The Mappa (Wrapper) and the Torah Mantle in Ashkenaz in the Middle Ages (Heb.), Studies on the History of the Jews of Ashkenaz: Presented to Eric Zimmer (eds G. Bacon, D. Sperber & A. Gaimani), Ramt-Gan 2008, pp. 107-134 (original) (raw)

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The paper explores the significance and evolution of the mappa, a ceremonial cloth, and the Torah mantle in Ashkenazi Jewish culture during the Middle Ages. It examines their artistic and liturgical roles in synagogues, reflecting broader trends in Jewish life and identity in medieval Europe, as well as their connections to rabbinic texts and community practices. Through historical analysis, the authors highlight the cultural richness and complexity of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage.

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The Mappa (Wrapper) and the Torah Mantle in Ashkenaz in the Middle Ages (Heb.), Studies on the History of the Jews of Ashkenaz: Presented to Eric Zimmer (eds G. Bacon, D. Sperber & A. Gaimani), Ramt-Gan 2008, pp. 107-134 (original) (raw)

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