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A Mahzor from Worms

- Art and Religion in a Medieval Jewish Community

About A Mahzor from Worms

In the Leipzig Mahzor, one of the most lavish Hebrew illuminated manuscripts of all time, Kogman-Appel has discovered a fascinating portal into the life of the fourteenth century Jewish community in Worms. A prayer book used only during holidays, it brings to life the religious culture and customs of medieval Ashkenazi Jews.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674064546
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 308
  • Published:
  • April 16, 2012
  • Dimensions:
  • 168x243x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 638 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of A Mahzor from Worms

In the Leipzig Mahzor, one of the most lavish Hebrew illuminated manuscripts of all time, Kogman-Appel has discovered a fascinating portal into the life of the fourteenth century Jewish community in Worms. A prayer book used only during holidays, it brings to life the religious culture and customs of medieval Ashkenazi Jews.

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