A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo
The History of Cambridge University's Genizah Collection| By: | Stefan Reif |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Print ISBN: | 9780700713127 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781136117787 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2000 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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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.