Genizah MS T-S AS 155.283
Publication Date
2011-02-24Publisher
Taylor-Schechter Genizah Research Unit
Language
jrb
Type
Manuscript
Physical Medium
Paper
Metadata
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torn, holes, rubbed, stained
Abstract
Recto: beginning of a letter (or report), followed by a 'poem' in Arabic script, mentioning Baghdad, which may be part of the letter. Verso: rhymed continuation of the letter or report on recto, in which the writer recalls inter alia his meeting with the head of the Palestinian Yeshiva as well as other historical events.
Keywords
Poetry, Letter
Sponsorship
Sponsored by the Jewish Manuscript Preservation Society, the Friedberg Genizah Project Inc., and the Arts and Humanities Research Council, UK
Rights
Copyright University of Cambridge