Hebrew Manuscripts: A Treasured Legacy
A basic introduction to Hebrew manuscripts outlining their nature
and their production, and providing explanations of the terminology used
in paleography. Includes a survey of the major collections of Hebrew
manuscripts in the world today and how to locate them, as well as a wide
range of examples of different types of Hebrew scripts with
transcriptions of the texts, from which the reader can learn to decipher
ancient Hebrew writings. Illustrated with reproductions of pages from
Hebrew manuscripts, many in full color. With a lengthy essay, ‘The Cairo
Genizah,’ describing the discovery of the Genizah and its significance.
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A basic introduction to Hebrew manuscripts outlining their nature
and their production, and providing explanations of the terminology used
in paleography. Includes a survey of the major collections of Hebrew
manuscripts in the world today and how to locate them, as well as a wide
range of examples of different types of Hebrew scripts with
transcriptions of the texts, from which the reader can learn to decipher
ancient Hebrew writings. Illustrated with reproductions of pages from
Hebrew manuscripts, many in full color. With a lengthy essay, ‘The Cairo
Genizah,’ describing the discovery of the Genizah and its significance.
