![Parchment leaf, Samaritan manuscript containing verses from the Torah and forms used for writing amulets, [16th century].
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
Parchment Leaf – Verses and Forms Used for Writing Amulets, 16th Century
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Parchment leaf, Samaritan manuscript containing verses from the Torah and forms used for writing amulets, [16th century].
Begins with 10 sayings used to create the world. Later are verses used for writing amulets for requesting cures: Abraham prays for Avimelech, Moshe for Miriam, etc. The charts contain word abbreviations and letter combinations and at the bottom are names of G-d. Star of David with the letters of G-d's name.
In the 16th century, the Samaritans ceased processing skins for writing Torah scrolls but continued to process skins for binding Torah scrolls and prayer books.
Length: Approximately 30 cm, Width: 14-21 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear, tears, several repairs with tape.
Begins with 10 sayings used to create the world. Later are verses used for writing amulets for requesting cures: Abraham prays for Avimelech, Moshe for Miriam, etc. The charts contain word abbreviations and letter combinations and at the bottom are names of G-d. Star of David with the letters of G-d's name.
In the 16th century, the Samaritans ceased processing skins for writing Torah scrolls but continued to process skins for binding Torah scrolls and prayer books.
Length: Approximately 30 cm, Width: 14-21 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear, tears, several repairs with tape.
Manuscripts and Samaritan Manuscripts
Manuscripts and Samaritan Manuscripts