Manuscript – Shahin Torah and Other Verse in Judeo-Persian – Iran, 1844

Manuscript, Shahin Torah and other verse in Judeo-Persian. [Persia (Iran)], 1844.

Oriental script, written by several sc

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Manuscript, Shahin Torah and other verse in Judeo-Persian. [Persia (Iran)], 1844.

Oriental script, written by several scribes.

Volume includes verse from the extensive corpus of poetry written by Persian Torah scholars. Second part includes parts of Bereshit Nameh, mainly from Vayeshev-Vayechi – the stories of Joseph and his brothers and their descent to Egypt, centrally figuring the story of Joseph and Zuleika (Potiphar's wife). Bereshit Nameh was authored by Mowlana Shahin, leading Jewish Persian poet, flourished in the 14th century.

At beginning of book: Shahzadeh va Sufi, by Elisha son of R. Shmuel – poetic adaptation of the story of Barlaam and Josaphat (Ben HaMelech VehaNazir) to Persian verse.

Colophon signed "Yechezkel son of R. Mordechai son of R. Tzemach" and dated Tuesday, 25th Iyar 1844.

Ownership inscriptions on several leaves.

[126] leaves. Incomplete, many leaves lacking throughout volume. Approx. 21 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, including dampstains and inkstains. Tears and open tears to many leaves, affecting text. Original leather binding, with defects.

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