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Judaica / [1-20]

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Judaica / [1-20]

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This webpage represents a catalog section of the Judaica collection at the University Library of Frankfurt am Main (Universitätsbibliothek Frankfurt), specifically displaying newly added historical Jewish texts and manuscripts. The page is part of a comprehensive digital archive that contains over 47,000 Judaica items, with the displayed entries representing recent acquisitions as of August and November 2025. The collection serves as a significant academic resource for scholars of Jewish studies, history, and Hebrew literature. The catalog entries showcase a rich variety of historical Jewish texts spanning several centuries, from the 15th to 19th centuries. Notable works include multiple editions of "Sefer Gefen Yechidid" (Book of the Unique Vine) by Zeev Wolf ben Yehuda Leb from various European printing houses in Berlin (1699), Yesnits (1720), and Hena (1717), demonstrating the widespread circulation of Jewish ethical and medical literature across European Jewish communities. The collection also features "Sefer Yosipon," a medieval Hebrew chronicle about Jewish history during the Second Temple period, and various liturgical works including prayer books, holiday observances, and ethical treatises. Many entries include both Hebrew titles and Yiddish descriptions, reflecting the multilingual nature of Ashkenazi Jewish literary culture. The historical and cultural significance of this collection cannot be overstated, as it preserves rare printed works from major European Jewish printing centers including Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Prague, Venice, and Lemberg. These texts represent the intellectual and religious life of European Jewry before the Holocaust, covering diverse genres from historical chronicles and ethical literature to liturgical poetry and ritual guides. The careful bibliographic documentation includes original Hebrew and Yiddish titles, author attributions, printing houses, and dates, making this an invaluable resource for researchers studying Jewish book history, religious practices, and the development of Hebrew and Yiddish literature. What makes this catalog particularly noteworthy is its detailed multilingual presentation, preserving both Latin transliterations and original Hebrew/Yiddish scripts, along with comprehensive publishing information that traces the geographic spread of Jewish printing across Europe. The collection's emphasis on works by figures like Menahem Mann ben Solomon Ha-Levi Amelander and the various editions of classical texts demonstrates the University of Frankfurt's commitment to preserving Jewish intellectual heritage. This digital accessibility ensures that these rare materials remain available for scholarly research and cultural preservation, serving both academic researchers and those interested in Jewish cultural history.

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Judaica / [1-20]. (2025, 11 22). sammlungen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de. http://sammlungen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/judaica/nav/history

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Archived 2025-11-22T16:09:54.415355
Document ID #114
Languages 5 available