Behind the Bookcase | Early Hebrew Books: The Lost Tribes of Israel | In-Person
This tour examines early printed books in English, Latin, Dutch, Hebrew, and Native American languages to tell a story of cultural misunderstanding and religious longing in an age of exploration and expansion.
Behind the Bookcase Tour | Early Hebrew Books: A Grafted Tree | In-Person
We will explore the books of that period that reveal his experiences, as this descendant of Portuguese Jews forced to convert during the Inquisition collides with New England Puritanism. Our story brings together a compelling cast of characters, a public spectacle in Harvard Yard, and some of Dr. Rosenbach’s treasures of Early American Judaica.
Behind the Bookcase Tour | Early Hebrew Books I: Writing with Many Pens | In-Person
Explore some of the first books printed in the Hebrew language, which date to the 15th century. Each has its own visual beauty and story to tell about early printing in Europe, local cultural tensions, and cross-cultural alliances, change, and continuity. Whether you are a reader of Hebrew or not, you can engage with these volumes and learn about early works of philosophy, literature, and faith.