[The books of Genesis and Exodus]

Format
Manuscript, Book
Language
Hebrew
Published/​Created
[15th century?]
Description
2 leaves : paper ; 240 x 210 (180 x 150) mm.

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    Summary note
    Fragments of the books of Genesis and Exodus, consisting of Genesis, verses 17:2-27, and Exodus, verses 40:17-38.
    Notes
    • Ms. leaves.
    • Title supplied by cataloger.
    • Collation: Parchment ; p. IV ; modern pagination in Roman numerals in pencil.
    • Layout: 25 lines per page in 1 column.
    • Description: Ink partly rubbed or faded on p. I-II ; bottom third of p. I-II missing, and upper inner part of p. III-IV torn away, as well as a large hole, with loss of text on all pages ; decorative section divisions on p. IV (end of the book of Exodus).
    Binding note
    Unbound.
    Language note
    Hebrew;
    Script
    Samaritan.
    Source acquisition
    Gift ; Robert Garrett, Class of 1897 ; 1942.
    Other title(s)
    • Bible. Genesis, 17:2-27.
    • Bible. Exodus, 40:17-38.
    OCLC
    1374175742
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