The Voice of the Poor in the Middle Ages An Anthology of Documents from the Cairo Geniza |
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| Author:
| Cohen, Mark R. |
| Series title: | Jews, Christians, and Muslims from the Ancient to the Modern World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-691-09271-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $79.99 |
Book Description:
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A companion to "Poverty and Charity in the Jewish Community of Medieval Egypt", this book contains the voices of the poor themselves, found in documents heretofore largely ignored. It provides access to the attitudes and philanthropic activities of the charitable, alongside the dramatic writings of the poor themselves.
A companion to "Poverty and Charity in the Jewish Community of Medieval Egypt", this book contains the voices of the poor themselves, found in documents heretofore largely ignored. It provides access to the attitudes and philanthropic activities of the charitable, alongside the dramatic writings of the poor themselves.