Holy texts are at the heart of the diverse Jewish cultures by regular reading of them Jews
all over the world reassure themselves of their community and construct a place of cultural
identity beyond the profane. The sacred text not only defines beliefs it also represents the
sensory expression of divine revelation. Using selected manuscripts from the holdings of the
Staatsbibliothek Berlin this volume sheds light on the origin and materiality of the Hebrew
Bible the poetry and musical performance of Jewish liturgical texts strict rabbinical rules
for producing Torah scrolls and the art of Megillot and Passover Haggadot. The richly
illustrated contributions are complemented by explanations of Christian and Muslim scriptural
traditions. Exhibition Berlin State Library October 16 2025 to February 26 2026
Comprehensive introduction to Jewish written culture Interdisciplinary research on the
materiality of liturgical writings and prayer books Extensively illustrated with examples from
the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz
