GOITEIN, S.D. (1900-1985)

Shelomo Dov [S.D.] Goitein was a scholar, administrator, and Professor. Goitein was the author of nearly 500 books and articles in Hebrew and English. He also worked for the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton until his death. His book A Mediterranean Society was his greatest achievement. The first two volumes of this work received the Haskins Medal of the Medieval Society. Later volumes were awarded the National Jewish Book Award.

Articles by S.D. Goitein

The Origin and Nature of the Muslim Friday Worship

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