Letter: T-S 8.83

Letter T-S 8.83

Metadata

Shelfmark
T-S 8.83
Primary Language
Judaeo-Arabic

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Description

Recto: Letter from a certain Daniel and his friends to a certain Yeshuʿa. In Judaeo-Arabic with the introduction in Hebrew. Dating: Probably no earlier than 13th century. Asking the addressee to "continue his favors as he has done in the two preceding nights." Verso: Letter from Yeshuʿa to al-Muhadhdhab. Possibly the response. Quotes a verse of poetry (Information in part from Goitein's index card.)

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Provenance
Geniza
Collection
Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
Input date
In PGP since 2017
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Transcription
Translation

T-S 8.83 1r

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1r

T-S 8.83 1v

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1v
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