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The Itinerary Of Rabbi Benjamin Of Tudela

The Itinerary Of Rabbi Benjamin Of Tudela

Tudela, Benjamin
Asher, A.

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Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 116363459X
ISBN13: 9781163634592
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 468
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Itinerary of Rabbi Benjamin of Tudela is a historical travelogue written by Benjamin of Tudela, a Jewish traveler from the 12th century. The book is a detailed account of his travels across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa between 1165 and 1173. Rabbi Benjamin's journey took him through numerous cities, towns, and regions, including Constantinople, Rome, Baghdad, Jerusalem, Egypt, and Morocco, among others. Along the way, he documented the customs, languages, and religious practices of the people he encountered, as well as the political and economic conditions of the places he visited. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the medieval world, including the vibrant Jewish communities that existed in many of the places Rabbi Benjamin visited. It also sheds light on the complex relationships between Jews, Muslims, and Christians during this time period. The Itinerary of Rabbi Benjamin of Tudela is considered an important historical document and has been widely studied by scholars of Jewish history, medieval travel writing, and cultural studies. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the medieval world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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