The Palanquin: On Karaite Practical Halakha

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The Palanquin is a letter written by Ḥakham Solomon ben Aaron to a Swedish professor at the University of Riga. The letter is a response to questions posed by the professor. Across 24 brief chapters, Ḥakham Solomon ben Aaron explains the major religious tenets of the Polish-Lithuanian Karaite movement of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This publication is the only-known English translation of The Palanquin (Hebrew: Appiryon Asa Lo). This edition contains vocalized Hebrew text and annotations that elaborate on the themes of the work. You may review the Introduction (including the Table of Contents) here. Show more