Letter: T-S 18J4.16

Letter T-S 18J4.16

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In PGP since 2018

Description

Recto: part of a letter, ca. 1039 CE, written by Avraham b. David b. Sughmar, on behalf of the Shāmī congregation in Fusṭāṭ, to the Nagid Yaʿaqov b. ʿAmram, in Qayrawān, concerning the conflict between the Gaʾon Shelomo b. Yehuda and his rival Natan b. Avraham, and asking the Nagid, who had previously petitioned the Muslim official Abū l-Qāsim Ibn al-Ukhuwwa on Natan’s behalf, to show his renewed support for the legitimate Gaʾon, Shelomo. The writer also mentions the arrival in Fusṭāṭ of the Nasi Daniel b. ʿAzarya, grandson of the Exilarch Shelomo, and his efforts to reform the conduct of the Egyptian Jewish communities in respect of owning female slaves and enjoying secular music. Verso: Judaeo-Arabic letter. (Information from CUDL)

T-S 18J4.16 1r

1r

Transcription

Translation

T-S 18J4.16 1v

1v
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