Letter: T-S Ar.47.139

Letter T-S Ar.47.139

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Shelfmark
T-S Ar.47.139
Primary Language
Judaeo-Arabic

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Recto: Letter in Judaeo-Arabic. The writer describes coming to a certain place and finding its synagogue in a dangerous state of disrepair and its columns collapsing. He insisted that it needed to be rebuilt and offered his services. A person named Abū l-Faraj al-Levi features in the story. Verso: Letter in Judaeo-Arabic; unclear whether it is related to recto. The writer describes a certain Abū l-Faraj pleading for mercy from an amīr, who ultimately granted mercy. The writer cites Ezra 6:11 at this point. He goes on to describe a group of people harassing his group with 'שנאות ורשעות.' Needs examination.

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Provenance
Geniza
Collection
Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
Historical shelfmarks
TS Arabic Box 47, f. 139; TS Arabic Box 47, fol. 139
Input date
In PGP since 2020
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Translation

T-S Ar.47.139 1r

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1r

T-S Ar.47.139 1v

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1v
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