Editors |
Rafi (Raphael) Weiser, Rivka Plesser. |
Curator |
Rafi (Raphael) Weiser. |
Imprint |
Jerusalem, Israel, 2000. XIII, 163 pp., illustrations: 110 col., 3 b&w, 30.5 × 23 cm. Hebrew and English. |
Location |
Jewish National and University Library (2000) |
Description |
Exceptional Hebrew illuminated manuscripts and printed books from the Library’s collection. Exhibits in thirteen categories, according to object type or guiding theme: Torah Scrolls, Bibles (including the Damascus Keter), Jewish Festivals, Maimonides, the Holy Land, Women’s Devotions, Exorcism, Music, etc. In-depth entries. 56 items. |
main keywords |
AMULETSBIBLESERETZ ISRAELHEBREW ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTSMUSICPRINTED BOOKSTORAH (SCROLL) |
minor keywords |
EvronotHaggadotHebrew illuminated manuscripts, 10–12th CHebrew illuminated manuscripts, Ashkenaz, 12th–14th CHebrew illuminated manuscripts, BiblesHebrew illuminated manuscripts, Italy, 15th CHebrew illuminated manuscripts, Italy, 17th–19th CHebrew illuminated manuscripts, PersianHebrew illuminated manuscripts, Spain, 12th–14th CHebrew printing, SpainHistorical photographsIncantation bowlsJoel ben Shimon (scribe-artist)KetubbotMaimonides writings/manuscriptsMaps, Holy LandMaps, JerusalemMedical diplomas, illuminatedMicrographyPescarol, Moses ben Abraham (scribe-artist)PostersPrayerbooks/MahzorsScrolls of Esther, illuminatedTorah Arks, miniatureTravelogues/itineraries, Holy LandYichus Ha-Avot |