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Jewish Self-Government in Medieval Egypt
The Origins of the Office of the Head of the Jews, ca. 1065-1126
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The book explores the rise of the Egyptian Office of the Head of the Jews, or Nagid, under the Fatimid, Ayyubid, and Mamluk dynasties, highlighting its significance as a symbol of medieval Jewish autonomy in the Islamic world. Mark Cohen delves into the intricate internal and external factors that contributed to the establishment and evolution of this institution during the late eleventh century, providing a detailed historical analysis of its origins and influence.
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Jewish Self-Government in Medieval Egypt, Mark R. Cohen
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- Title
- Jewish Self-Government in Medieval Egypt
- Subtitle
- The Origins of the Office of the Head of the Jews, ca. 1065-1126
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark R. Cohen
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 410
- ISBN13
- 9780691615424
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The book explores the rise of the Egyptian Office of the Head of the Jews, or Nagid, under the Fatimid, Ayyubid, and Mamluk dynasties, highlighting its significance as a symbol of medieval Jewish autonomy in the Islamic world. Mark Cohen delves into the intricate internal and external factors that contributed to the establishment and evolution of this institution during the late eleventh century, providing a detailed historical analysis of its origins and influence.