Sepher Bereishith [The Book of Genesis]

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $800

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author

(TUNISIA).

printer

L’Aigle

Place

Tunis

Publication

1906

Description

Text entirely in Judeo-Arabic (Berber). Translated by Eliezer Parhi. Eagle on title-page (“How I bare you on eagles’ wings, and brought you unto Myself.”).

summary

First (and only) translation of the Bible into Berber. The Judeo-Arabic spoken by the Tunisian Jews is often called “Berber,” which differs from the Mugrabi dialect spoken by Moroccan Jews.

pp. 123. Stained in places, tear on p. 7 affecting text. Loose in contemporary marbled boards, some wear. 8vo.

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