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THE PENTATEUCHS

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection includes a variety of religious and liturgical materials used by the Samaritans that were collected by E.K. Warren, a wealthy businessman of Three Oaks, Michigan, in the early 20th century. A majority of the collection consists of eighteen Pentateuchs, the earliest dating back to the 15th century. Other texts include Passover Prayers, prayers and hymns for the Day of Atonement, parts of the Defter, and liturgy and instructions for the Festival of Booths. Most of these materials are written in Samaritan with some instructions also provided in Arabic.

Dates

  • Creation: 1470-1918

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Texts in Samaritan and Arabic.

Conditions Governing Access

Copyright is retained by the authors of the items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. For photocopy and duplication requests, please contact the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections, Michigan State University Libraries.

Extent

From the Collection: 29 Linear Feet (29 boxes) ; 27 x 14 x 32 cm.

Repository Details

Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository

Contact:
MSU Libraries
366 W. Circle Drive
East Lansing MI 48823 USA