ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|22 pages

A WONDROUS JEWISH SITE

chapter 2|24 pages

THE CAMBRIDGE CONNECTION

chapter 3|23 pages

DETAILS OF THE CAST

chapter 4|28 pages

TEXTS IN TRANSIT

chapter 5|23 pages

WHOLLY FOR BIBLE

chapter 6|28 pages

IN RABBINIC GARB

chapter 8|27 pages

EVERYDAY LIFE

chapter 9|26 pages

BOOKISH AND LETTERED

chapter 10|27 pages

A CENTURY REACHED