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9780700712762

A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo: The History of Cambridge University's Genizah Collection

by Reif,Stefan
  • ISBN13:

    9780700712762

  • ISBN10:

    0700712763

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2000-03-09
  • Publisher: RoutledgeCurzon

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Summary

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.

Author Biography

Stefan C. Reif is Professor of Medieval Hebrew Studies, Director of Genizah Research and Fellow of St. John's College, University of Cambridge.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
viii
Introduction xii
A Wondrous Jewish Site
1(22)
The Cambridge Connection
23(24)
Details of the Cast
47(23)
Texts in Transit
70(28)
Wholly for Bible
98(23)
In Rabbinic Garb
121(28)
Politics, Places and Personalities
149(32)
Everyday Life
181(27)
Bookish and Lettered
208(26)
A Century Reached
234(27)
Indexes 261

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