Letter: Bodl. MS heb. d 80/45

Letter Bodl. MS heb. d 80/45

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Bodl. MS heb. d 80/45
Primary Language
Judaeo-Arabic

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Historical shelfmarks
Bodl. MS Heb. d 80, f. 45; Bodl. MS Heb. d 80, fol. 45
Input date
In PGP since 2019

Description

Letter from a father to a son. On vellum. In Judaeo-Arabic. Dating: Likely 11th century. This fragment opens with updates on the health of various people, including the addressee's mother. They heard news that the son is planning to travel to Jerusalem. The father gives various exhortations (yā bunayy...) including, 'don't gloat over your enemies' misfortunes.' Abūn sends his regards.

Bodl. MS heb. d 80/45 45 recto

45 recto

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Bodl. MS heb. d 80/45 45 verso

45 verso
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