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Minhag Ioannina – Shir HaShirim with Greek Translation – [Salonika, 1926] - Scroll of Shir HaShirim with Greek Translation – According to the Customs of Ioannina and Arta – [Salonika, 1926] Hebrew and Greek, with expanded verse-by-verse commentary A rare and fascinating Romaniote liturgical work preserving the unique tradition of ancient Jewish communities in Ioannina and Arta (Greece). Includes the full text of Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) in Hebrew, accompanied by a literal Greek translation in simple spoken Greek, following the distinct minhag of the Romaniote Jews Printed in Salonika, 1926 (5686). Each verse is followed by its Greek translation and commentary, reflecting both linguistic accessibility and deep reverence for tradition This work is bibliographically unknown – not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book [2], 60 pages. Includes additional wrapper title page. 16.5 cm Condition: Good. Tears and loss to outer wrapper. Minor tears to several leaves without loss of text A rare survivor of the Romaniote Jewish printing tradition, offering a glimpse into one of the most ancient and lesser-known Jewish cultures of the Mediterranean basin