Catalogue of the Hebrew Manuscripts Preserved in the University Library, Cambridge - Brossura

Schiller-Szinessy, Salomon Marcus

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1108053785 ISBN 13: 9781108053785

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Riassunto

This catalogue, prepared in two parts between 1876 and 1878 and reissued here in one volume, analyses ninety-eight Hebrew manuscripts held at Cambridge University Library. Wonderfully discursive, lively and opinionated, it is the crowning achievement of Solomon Marcus Schiller-Szinessy (1820–90), the first Jewish scholar appointed by Cambridge to teach Talmudic and Rabbinic literature. Assessing not only the contents of the manuscripts, the work also examines their ownership, scribal marks and marginalia, authorship and textual traditions. The first part analyses seventy-two biblical scrolls, codices and commentaries, including thirteenth- and fourteenth-century Sefardi Bibles and outstanding editions of commentaries by Abraham ibn Ezra and Rashi, along with lesser-known but significant commentators. The second part, which was never formally published, examines a further twenty-six rabbinic manuscripts, including the famous Cambridge Mishnah - one of only three complete Mishnaic manuscripts.

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Descrizione del libro:

More than just a catalogue, prepared between 1876 and 1878, this wonderfully discursive study examines the most important Hebrew manuscripts held by Cambridge University. Bible codices, Esther scrolls, the famous Cambridge Mishnah and other important works of ancient and medieval Judaism are subjected to an engaging and learned analysis.

Contenuti:

Preface; 1. The holy scriptures; 2. Commentaries on the Bible; 3. Talmudic literature.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1108053785
• ISBN 13: 9781108053785
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 356