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List of Jewish illuminated manuscripts

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List of Jewish illuminated manuscripts
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A number of Jewish illuminated manuscripts include representational art and illustrations, with many containing religious or biblical undertones, while others focus on law, philosophy, science, or society-based (such as Ketubbah, marriage contracts) ideas. These manuscripts spanned a wide geographical array, including Europe, Northern Africa, and the East.[1]

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Sacrifice of Isaac, opening of Leviticus, detail of fol. 102r, Ambrosian Tanakh, made in Germany, ca. 1236–38, Biblioteca Ambrosiana
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Sacrifice of Isaac, The Hammelburg Mahzor, 1347–48, Hammelburg, Germany. University and State Library Darmstadt.
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Sarajevo Haggadah, Moses and Burning Bush, top, 15th c. Spain, National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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13th c. image from Parma Psalter. The main figure is Asaph, who beseeches: "O God, do not keep silence"

Figures such as Joel ben Simeon became known for their work.

Archival records from medieval Iberia confirm that Jews were painters and practitioners of the fine arts.[2] A number of works survive.

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Bibles/Tanakhim

Haggadot

Mahzorim and Siddurim

Chronicles, miscellany, and other works

Megillot (ie, Book of Esther or scrolls of Esther)

Other manuscripts by region

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Spain

Iran (Persian Jews, aka Iranian Jews)

Iraq

Morocco

Afghanistan

Yemen

Israel

Turkey

Greece

France

Italy

India

Lithuania

Egypt

Lebanon

The Netherlands

Hungary

Ukraine

Romania

Algeria

Uzbekistan

Syria

Russia

Jordan

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