No. 26 (2023): Cromohs
The Destruction and Preservation of Hebrew Books. Ed. by Miriam Benfatto and Elena Lolli

The Destruction and Preservation of Hebrew Books: New Sources and Methodologies for Studying Catholic Censorship and Other Forms of Dismemberment and Rescue of Hebrew Texts in Late Medieval and Early Modern Italy

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  • Miriam Benfatto,
  • Elena Lolli
Miriam Benfatto
Università di Bologna
Elena Lolli
University of Oxford
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/cromohs-14239

Published 2023-12-20

Keywords

  • Hebrew books,
  • Censorship,
  • Digital Humanities,
  • Preservation of Hebrew Texts,
  • Book bindings

Copyright (c) 2023 Miriam Benfatto, Elena Lolli

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Abstract

This introduction lays the foundation for a collection of high-quality research papers, presenting novel findings, innovative scientific approaches, and the latest developments in the field of the history of Catholic censorship, libricide, and the preservation of Hebrew books during late medieval and early modern Italy. The primary objective of this thematic section is to investigate diverse topics, including the Catholic censorship and expurgation of Hebrew texts, books, and documents. Additionally, it explores the repurposing of these materials in book bindings and notary files, shedding light on how Digital Humanities facilitates the recovery of manuscripts or printed books that would otherwise be lost to history.

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