Literary text: T-S Misc.8.55

Literary text T-S Misc.8.55

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Shelfmark
T-S Misc.8.55
Primary Languages
Arabic
Judaeo-Arabic

Description

Bifolio containing literary text in both Judaeo-Arabic and Arabic script. Appears to be at least partially maqāma in rhymed prose (sajʿ). The Judaeo-Arabic portion describes someone who is pious, fasts on Mondays and Thursdays, studies Torah in the synagogue, etc. Needs further examination.

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Collection
Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
Historical shelfmarks
TS Box Misc. 8, f. 55; TS Box Misc. 8, fol. 55
Input date
In PGP since 2019
Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter, T-S Misc.8.55. Available online through the Princeton Geniza Project at https://geniza.princeton.edu/documents/23504/ (accessed February 25, 2026).