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Moshe David Cassuto – The Jews of Florence During the Renaissance Period Ben-Zvi Institute / The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1967 - Hebrew edition of the seminal study by Umberto (Moshe David) Cassuto, translated from Italian by Menachem Hartom with an introduction by Ben-Zion Dinur. Originally published in 1918 as Gli Ebrei a Firenze nell’età del Rinascimento, this classic work presents an in-depth historical and cultural account of Jewish life in Florence and Tuscany during the Renaissance, drawing on extensive archival research. Richly illustrated with photographs, manuscript reproductions, and historical images, the volume sheds light on Jewish religious, social, and artistic life in Italy’s golden age.  • Published by Ben-Zvi Institute / The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1967  • 392 pages, hardcover  • Includes plates and archival illustrations  • Very good condition A landmark scholarly work on Italian Jewry and the Jewish contribution to Renaissance culture, beautifully produced and of enduring historical value.