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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 evolution of the Egyptian Office of the Head of the Jews, or Nagid, during the Fatimid, Ayyubid, and Mamluk dynasties, highlighting its significance as a symbol of medieval Jewish autonomy within the Islamic world. Mark Cohen investigates the intricate internal and external factors that shaped this institution in the late eleventh century, providing insights into its origins and the broader context of Jewish life under Islamic rule.
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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
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 410
- ISBN13
- 9780691642888
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The book explores the evolution of the Egyptian Office of the Head of the Jews, or Nagid, during the Fatimid, Ayyubid, and Mamluk dynasties, highlighting its significance as a symbol of medieval Jewish autonomy within the Islamic world. Mark Cohen investigates the intricate internal and external factors that shaped this institution in the late eleventh century, providing insights into its origins and the broader context of Jewish life under Islamic rule.