Fustat on the Nile The Jewish Elite in Medieval Egypt |
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| Author:
| Bareket, |
| Series title: | The Medieval Mediterranean Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-11439-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 1999 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $238.00 |
Book Description:
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The book discusses Jewish leadership in Egypt and Palestine during the eleventh century. The struggles for power between the leaders of the local communities and the traditional centers of Jewish authority, all brought to light by documents from the Cairo Geniza.
The book discusses Jewish leadership in Egypt and Palestine during the eleventh century. The struggles for power between the leaders of the local communities and the traditional centers of Jewish authority, all brought to light by documents from the Cairo Geniza.