A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo
| Author | : Stefan Reif |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 297 |
| Release | : 2013-01-11 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781136117701 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1136117709 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (709 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo by : Stefan Reif
Download or read book A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo written by Stefan Reif and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
