Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

A Karaite Periodical – Poland, 1931

Opening: $200
Sold for: $350
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Karaj Awazy [voice of the Karaite]. Periodical edited by Aleksander Mardkowicz. Lutsk (Poland, present day Ukraine), 1931. Karaite language. Two first issues of the periodical Karaj Awazy, in the Karaite language. The periodical was published in the years 1931-1938, and included historical essays, poems and stories dealing with the Jewish Karaite Congregation in Poland, Lithuania and around them. Includes photos and illustrations in b/w. The publication of this periodical was part of a growing awareness to Karaite Judaism and its language in Poland. The Karaite Jews recognize the Bible alone as the supreme authority and do not accept any rabbinical commentary. 32, 40 pp, 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Cover of second issue is torn and glued with adhesive tape.
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