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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Encounters of Beauty: Hebrew Manuscripts from the Braginsky Collection and the National Library of Israel

Encounters of Beauty: Hebrew Manuscripts from the Braginsky Collection and the National Library of Israel

Schrijver, Emile
Zalmona, Yigal
Bar-Hama, Ardon

Hardcover

Art HistoryJudaism

Publisher Price: $65.00

ISBN10: 1785514725
ISBN13: 9781785514722
Publisher: Scala Books
Published: Oct 23 2023
Pages: 360
Weight: 3.04
Height: 1.20 Width: 7.90 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Richly illustrated dual language English and Hebrew publication that draws from the National Library of Israel collection and the highly prestigious, privately owned Braginsky Collection of Zurich, Switzerland. Text in English and Hebrew. For the first time, exquisite and rarely seen ancient Hebrew manuscripts are presented in this stunning volume as encounters, highlighting their similarities and differences in a striking, visual conversation between manuscripts from two outstanding collections. This cleverly designed and richly illustrated dual language English and Hebrew publication will accompany the first temporary exhibition in the new building of the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem. It draws its objects from both the Library's collection and the highly prestigious, privately owned Braginsky Collection of Zurich, Switzerland.Vibrant new photography brings these manuscripts, printed books, Esther Scrolls and marriage contracts to life. Engaging texts examine such themes as community, migration, spirituality, mysticism, and inspiration, which will be enlightening to all interested in Hebrew manuscripts and the history and culture of the Jewish people.Text in English and Hebrew.

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