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

By Stefan Reif and Stefan C. Reif

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0700713123
• ISBN13: 9780700713127
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.4"