Translated title | Jewish Life in Spain |
Editor & Curator |
Elena Romero. |
Imprint |
Toledo, Spain, 1991. 334 pp., illustrations: 285 col., 1 b&w, 29.5 × 23.5 cm. Spanish. |
ISBN |
8474837626 |
Location |
Sinagoga del Tránsito (November 1991–January 1992) |
Description |
The history, life and art of Spanish Jewry before the Expulsion. Monumental catalog with 9 essays, including: Bezalel Narkiss’ survey of Hebrew illuminated manuscripts from the region, Ana Maria Alvarez and Santiago Palomero’s treatment of its synagogues, and Uriel Macías Kapón’s detailed account of Hebrew books and manuscripts at the National Library of Madrid. Full descriptive entries. 177 items. |
main keywords |
CEREMONIAL OBJECTSHEBREW ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS, SPAIN, 12TH–14TH CPRINTED BOOKSSPAINSYNAGOGUES |
minor keywords |
AmuletsArchaeological findsAstronomy/AstrologyBesamimCalendarsCeramicsChristian ArtChristian illuminated manuscriptsHaggadot, illuminated manuscriptsHand-washing vesselsHanukkah lampsHebrew illuminated manuscripts, BiblesHebrew illuminated manuscripts, Italy, 15th CHistorical documentsKabbalahKetubbotKeysMaimonidesPesach platesPurim tzedakah containersRingsSeals/StampsSeals/Stamps, rabbi’sSynagogues, inscriptions fromSynagogues, SpainTefillin casesTombstones, ancient |