Sefer ha-Torah (Hebrew Torah scroll), circa 1600s
Item — Container: Oversize Curio 220.44 S453a
Scope and Contents
"Portions of the Pentateuch from synagogue scrolls purchased in Jarusalem, March, 1902, by William E. Barton and presented to the Library of Berea College"--Handwritten note on scroll. Three polished, unmatched cow hide skins loosely hand stitched. Texts contained: Exodus 18:11-21 (includes 10 commandments) to Leviticus Ch. 1-9.
Catalogued as [Ancient manuscript Hebrew Torah scroll] Oversize Curio 220.44 S453a, this sacred scroll may have been created in the 1600s. Additional study is needed.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1600s
Conditions Governing Access
All resources may be accessed in the Special Collections and Archives Reading Room, Hutchins Library, Berea College.
Extent
1 item ; Oversize: Curio Flat File section.
Language of Materials
Hebrew
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the Berea College Special Collections and Archives Repository
Contact:
Hutchins Library
100 Campus Drive
Berea Kentucky 40404 US
859.985.3262
special_collections@berea.edu
Hutchins Library
100 Campus Drive
Berea Kentucky 40404 US
859.985.3262
special_collections@berea.edu