Hidden Bibliographic Details
| Varying Form of Title: | One hundred and one treasures from the National Library of Israel
Hundred and one treasures from the National Library of Israel
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| Other authors / contributors: | Ukeles, Raquel, editor.
Amiur, Hezi, 1971- editor.
Finkelman, Yoel, editor.
Litt, Stefan, editor.
Thrope, Samuel, 1980- editor.
Bar-Hama, Ardon, photographer.
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| ISBN: | 9781785514135
178551413X
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| Notes: | Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Summary: | "This fascinating and inspirational new volume provides a thematic journey through the rich and diverse collections of the National Library of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide. Selected by the Library's curators and collections experts, this fine-art volume presents 101 of the most precious items in the Library's collections, from 5th century Babylonia to modern-day Tel Aviv, and shares illuminating stories and anecdotes about these significant works and the intriguing people behind them. Highlights include Maimonides' autograph copy of his Commentary on the Mishna; the "Damascus Crowns," including a vitally important 10th century Hebrew Bible codex; theological ruminations of Isaac Newton; love poetry by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent; manuscripts from leading Jewish and Israeli writers, such as Martin Buber, Stefan Zweig, Franz Kafka, Naomi Shemer, and Shai Agnon; and rare materials documenting Israeli history. High-quality photographs illustrate the stories, and the introduction sets these collections within their cultural and historical context."-- Provided by publisher.
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