Jewish Samaritan High Priest and Scroll
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Jewish Samaritan High Priest and Scroll
Samaritan High Priest and the Old Abisha Pentateuch. The Samaritan Pentateuch, sometimes called Samaritan Torah is a version of the Hebrew language Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, traditionally written in the Samaritan alphabet and used by the Samaritans. It constitutes their entire biblical canon. Samaritans attach special importance to the Abisha Scroll used in the Samaritan synagogue of Nablus - pictured on this card. Date: circa 1910s
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This photograph captures the solemnity and reverence of a Jewish Samaritan High Priest as he holds the ancient and sacred Abisha Scroll in the Samaritan synagogue of Nablus, circa 1910s. The Samaritans, an ethno-religious group with ancient roots in the Middle East, have their unique version of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. The Samaritan Pentateuch, also known as the Samaritan Torah, is written in the Samaritan alphabet and is considered the entire biblical canon for this community. The elderly, bearded high priest, dressed in traditional Jewish attire, is a testament to the rich history and continuity of the Samaritan faith. The Abisha Scroll, named after the last high priest to officiate in the Second Temple in Jerusalem before its destruction in 70 CE, is of particular significance to the Samaritan community. It is believed that this scroll was used in the synagogue for the public reading of the Torah. The Samaritans, who trace their lineage back to the ancient Israelites, have a complex history with the Jewish people. Despite sharing a common Abrahamic heritage, the Samaritans were shunned by the Jewish community due to religious and political differences, leading to a schism. The Samaritan Pentateuch, with its unique textual variations, is a testament to the distinctiveness of the Samaritan faith. The intricate Hebrew script on the Abisha Scroll, with its meticulous attention to detail, speaks to the sacred importance of the text to the Samaritan community. The scroll, held by the venerable high priest, is a reminder of the enduring legacy of the Samaritan people and their unique interpretation of the biblical text.
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