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The itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela : travels in the Middle Ages / introductions by Michael A. Signer, 1983, Marcus Nathan Adler, 1907, A. Asher, 1840.

Van Pelt Library G370.B5 B46 1983
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Benjamin, of Tudela, active 12th century.
Contributor:
Signer, Michael A., 1945-2009.
Adler, Marcus N. (Marcus Nathan), 1837-1911.
Asher, A. (Adolf), 1800-1853.
Standardized Title:
Masaʻot shel Rabi Binyamin. English
Language:
English
Hebrew
Subjects (All):
Benjamin, of Tudela, active 12th century--Travel.
Benjamin.
Benjamin, of Tudela, active 12th century.
Jews--Social life and customs--Early works to 1800.
Jews.
Voyages and travels--Early works to 1800.
Voyages and travels.
Geography, Medieval.
Jews--Social life and customs.
Travel.
Genre:
Reisebericht 1165-1173.
Autobiographies.
Early works.
Physical Description:
169 pages : maps ; 24 cm
regular print
Place of Publication:
[Malibu, CA] : J. Simon, [1983]
Contents:
I. Introductions to Benjamin of Tudela. Signer introduction, 1983: The world of Benjamin of Tudela; Benjamin the traveller; Mobility and stability, Benjamin's hidden formula for the continuity of the Jewish people; A cultural tradition, Benjamin and his translators
Alder introduction, 1907: Islam in the Middle Ages; The object of Benjamin's journey
Ashler introduction, 1840. II. Hebrew preface. III. The itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela. His book commences as follows: Europe
Europe to Asia
To Africa
Return to Europe. IV. Notes to Benjamin of Tudela. V. Asher bibliography.
Notes:
Limited to 500 copies.
Includes bibliographical references.
Local Notes:
CJS copy acc.# 8868
Other Format:
Online version: Benjamin, of Tudela, 12th cent. Masaʻot shel Rabi Binyamin. English. Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela.
ISBN:
0934710074
9780934710077
0934710066
9780934710060
OCLC:
9828786

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