The Art of Compilation. Midrash Pirqa De-Rabbenu Ha-Qadosh in Popular Anthologies from the Cairo Genizah: Cambridge Genizah Studies Series, Volume 17

Pirqa de-Rabbenu ha-Qadosh is a popular numerical anthology of Jewish maxims and is categorized to date as a medieval midrash. This book examines its earliest hitherto unedited manuscript finds in the Cairo Genizah (10-13th century), focusing on the fluid compilatory structures exhibited in them. The study investigates its medieval manuscript contexts and suggests a set of methodologies to capture its complexities, including the study of literary compilatory structures, editorial methodology and a holistic book historical approach.

• | Author: Anna Busa
• | Publisher: Brill
• | Publication Date: Oct 09, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 250 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 9004734333
• | ISBN-13: 9789004734333