The Jewish Calendar Controversy of 921/2 CE
| Author | : Sacha Stern |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 598 |
| Release | : 2019-09-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004388673 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004388672 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (672 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Jewish Calendar Controversy of 921/2 CE by : Sacha Stern
Download or read book The Jewish Calendar Controversy of 921/2 CE written by Sacha Stern and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-09-02 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 921/2, the Jews of Palestine and Babylonia disagreed about the calendar, and celebrated their festivals, through two years, on different dates. Sacha Stern re-edits the texts from the Cairo Genizah, contributes new discoveries, and revises entirely the history of the controversy.
