University of Pennsylvania, Halper 429

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Metadata

DS ID:

DS25691

Shelfmark:

Halper 429

Title:

Judeo-Arabic essay on faith

Judeo-Arabic text

Place:

Orient

Date:

13th century?

thirteenth century (dates CE) AAT

Language:

Judeo-Arabic

Judeo-Arabic WIKIDATA

Material:

Slightly damaged, faded, stained

Physical Description:

Extent: 1 folio : Slightly damaged, faded, stained

Note:

The text fragment here deals with trust in God (אלמרתבה). The author cites the talmudic story of Hillel (b Berakhot 60a) and other, biblical examples. The style is methodic, presenting numbered prototypes; sporadic vocalization.
Cairo Genizah Collection (University of Pennsylvania. Center for Advanced Judaic Studies. Library).
Cairo Genizah Collection (University of Pennsylvania. Libraries).

Keyword:

Early works

Jewish ethics

Faith in literature

Institutional Record:

https://find.library.upenn.edu/catalog/9940421083503681

IIIF Manifest:

https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/items/ark:/81431/p3r20sf58/manifest

Holding Institution:

University of Pennsylvania