Paraliterary text: JRL L 149

Paraliterary text JRL L 149

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JRL L 149
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The second block of text appears to be a prophecy attributed to Ibn Ezra regarding a Messiah in the land of Egypt, mentioning the year 1647/8 (5408), so slightly earlier than the Sabbatean movement. Needs further examination.

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Collection
John Rylands Library, University of Manchester
Historical shelfmarks
JRL Series L 149;
Input date
In PGP since 2020
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Translation

JRL L 149 1 / 1 leaf, recto

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1 / 1 leaf, recto

JRL L 149 1 / 1 leaf, verso

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1 / 1 leaf, verso
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  • JRL L 149: Image rights: The University of Manchester Library. Access rights: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 None
John Rylands Library, University of Manchester, JRL L 149. Available online through the Princeton Geniza Project at https://geniza.princeton.edu/documents/30256/ (accessed March 17, 2026).