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Samaritan Manuscript – Commentary on Shemot, Samaritan Version – Shechem, 1892
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Manuscript, commentary on the Book of Shemot in the Samaritan version. Shechem, 1892. Arabic, with some Hebrew (in Samaritan script). Black ink on paper.
Manuscript produced by copyist Gamliel son of Ab Sikwa son of Shlomo son of Ab Sikwa HaDanafi.
Colophon on last leaf dated 1892.
[346] leaves. 25.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Light wear. Small marginal tears to several leaves. Last gathering detached. New fabric binding (with stains).
Samaritan Manuscripts
Samaritan Manuscripts