Background
Reif, Stefan Clive was born on January 21, 1944 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Son of Peter and Annie (Rapstoff) Reif.
(This study traces the origins of Hebrew prayer among the ...)
This study traces the origins of Hebrew prayer among the Jews and explains how the first volumes of formal Jewish liturgy emerged. It describes in a lively and thought-provoking manner the leading rites and personalities of medieval Jewish worship and explains how the various interpretations of Judaism in the modern world have responded in their own way to the challenge of dialogue with the divine. Existing theories are challenged and new theories offered, and the result will make liturgical research accessible to modern readers.
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This volume represents the first comprehensive guide to the Hebrew manuscripts held at the Cambridge University Library. The descriptions consider the standard biblical, rabbinic and liturgical material, but also cover scientific, poetic, philosophical and mystical content. In addition the physical makeup of each manuscript is considered alongside its scholarly significance. Introductory essays are also included, together with extensive indexes, and a representative selection of photographed folios.
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Explains how Cairo came to have its important Genizah archive, how Cambridge developed its interests in Hebraica, and how a number of colourful figures brought about the connection between the two centres. Also shows the importance of the Genizah material for Jewish cultural history.
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researcher Hebrew and Jewish studies educator
Reif, Stefan Clive was born on January 21, 1944 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Son of Peter and Annie (Rapstoff) Reif.
Bachelor, University London, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1969. Master of Arts, Cambridge (England) University, 1976.
Doctor of Letters, Cambridge University, 2002.
Lecturer in Hebrew and Semitic languages University Glasgow, Scotland, 1968-1972. Assistant professor Hebrew language and literature Dropsie College, Philadelphia, 1972-1973. Director Genizah Research Unit University Cambridge, since 1973.
Head, Oriental Division University Cambridge Library, since 1983. Professor medieval Hebrew studies University Cambridge, since 1998. Visiting professor Hebrew University Jerusalem, 1989, 96-97, University Pennsylvania, 2001.
Fellow St. John's College, Cambridge, since 1998.
(Explains how Cairo came to have its important Genizah arc...)
(This study traces the origins of Hebrew prayer among the ...)
(This volume represents the first comprehensive guide to t...)
Member standing advisory committee religious education, Cambridgeshire (England) County Council, 1989-2006. Fellow Royal Asiatic Society, Mekize Nirdamin Society Jerusalem (honorary). Member Jewish History Society England (president 1991-1992), Society Old Testament study (committee 1985-1989), British Association Jewish Studies (president 1992), Cambridge Theological Society (president 2002-2004), National Council Orientalist Library.
Resources (chairman 2003-2006).
Married Shulamit Stekel, September 19, 1967. Children: Tanya, Aryeh.