Responsa in Geniza Fragments

Robert Brody*

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Abstract

This essay describes outstanding features of two types of responsa preserved in the Geniza autographs of individual responsa and collections. An example of each type is provided: an autograph responsum of Maimonides and a collection of responsa issued by the academy of Sura under the aegis of Natronai b. Hilai Gaon.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)463-471
Number of pages9
JournalJewish History
Volume32
Issue number2-4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2019

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Keywords

  • Gaon
  • Geniza
  • Maimonides
  • Responsa

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