Main entry:

Benjamin, of Tudela, active 12th century.

Title & Author:

The itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela : travels in the Middle Ages / introductions by Michael A. Signer, 1983, Marcus Nathan Adler, 1907, A. Asher, 1840.

Publication:

[Malibu, CA] : J. Simon, [1983]

Description:

169 pages : maps ; 24 cm

Notes:
Limited to 500 copies.
Includes bibliographical references.
I. Introductions to Benjamin of Tudela. Signer introduction, 1983: The world of Benjamin of Tudela; Benjamin the traveller; Mobility and stability, Benjamin's hidden formula for the continuity of the Jewish people; A cultural tradition, Benjamin and his translators -- Alder introduction, 1907: Islam in the Middle Ages; The object of Benjamin's journey -- Ashler introduction, 1840. II. Hebrew preface. III. The itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela. His book commences as follows: Europe -- Europe to Asia -- To Africa -- Return to Europe. IV. Notes to Benjamin of Tudela. V. Asher bibliography.

ISBN:

0934710074
9780934710077
0934710066 (lim. ed.)
9780934710060 (lim. ed.)

Subject:

Benjamin, of Tudela, active 12th century Travel.
Benjamin, of Tudela, active 12th century
Benjamin.
Jews Social life and customs Early works to 1800.
Voyages and travels Early works to 1800.
Geography, Medieval.
Juifs Mœurs et coutumes Ouvrages avant 1800.
Voyages Ouvrages avant 1800.
Géographie médiévale.
Travel
Jews Social life and customs
Voyages and travels
Erlebnisbericht
Juden
Travel, Medieval.
Jewish travelers Sources.
Jews History 12th century Sources.
Asien
Mittelmeerraum

Form/genre:

Autobiography
autobiographies (literary works)
Autobiographies
Early works

Added entries:

Signer, Michael A., 1945-2009, writer of introduction.
Adler, Marcus N. (Marcus Nathan), 1837-1911, writer of introduction.
Asher, A. (Adolf), 1800-1853, writer of introduction.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 106361
Call No.: ID G370.B5.B46; ID:94-B248
Status: Available