The Cult of Moses in Medieval Egypt: Dammūh and Kanīsat Mūsā as Case Study
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This paper examines the cult of Moses among Jews in medieval Egypt under Islamic rule. The first section provides potential explanations for its origins and formation, and then examines the concept of Moses veneration among Jews in the Islamic world. The second section focuses on Dammūh and Kanīsat Mūsā ("Synagogue of Moses") as important sites for practicing the Mosaic cult among medieval Egyptian Jews. Drawing from Jewish and Muslim sources, especially the Cairo Genizah, the study aims to address why these sites were important for the Jews in medieval Egypt, and the role Dammūh played in their social life.
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