A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo: The History of Cambridge University's Genizah CollectionPsychology Press, 2000 - 277 pàgines Explains how Cairo came to have its important Genizah archive, how Cambridge developed its interests in Hebraica, and how a number of colourful figures brought about the connection between the two centres. Also shows the importance of the Genizah material for Jewish cultural history. |
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A WONDROUS JEWISH SITE | 1 |
THE CAMBRIDGE CONNECTION | 23 |
DETAILS OF THE CAST | 47 |
TEXTS IN TRANSIT | 70 |
WHOLLY FOR BIBLE | 98 |
IN RABBINIC GARB | 121 |
POLITICS PLACES AND PERSONALITIES | 149 |
EVERYDAY LIFE | 181 |
BOOKISH AND LETTERED | 208 |
A CENTURY REACHED | 234 |
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