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Ezra Fleischer – The Yozer: Its Emergence and Development. Magnes Press, Jerusalem, 1984. 795 pp. - Ezra Fleischer. The Yozer: Its Emergence and Development. Magnes Press, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 1984. A landmark scholarly study by Professor Ezra Fleischer, one of the foremost authorities on Hebrew liturgical poetry (Piyyut). This comprehensive volume traces the history and evolution of the Yozer—the liturgical poems incorporated into the blessings surrounding the Shema in the morning prayer service—from their origins in Byzantine Palestine during the sixth century through their development across the major Jewish cultural centers of Italy, Greece, Turkey, Spain, France, and Ashkenaz. Based on extensive research in the Cairo Genizah and numerous early manuscripts, the book examines more than 200 liturgical poems, many published here for the first time. It remains a standard reference for the study of Hebrew liturgical poetry, Jewish liturgy, medieval Hebrew literature, and manuscript traditions. Details: * Author: Ezra Fleischer * Publisher: Magnes Press, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem * Place: Jerusalem * Year: 1984 * Hardcover with original dust jacket * 795 pages * Hebrew text with an English title page Condition: Very good overall, with light wear to the dust jacket consistent with age and use.