Thought
Jews have long been known as the “People
of the Book” because pray and Torah study
are central to life of every Jew.
As a religion, Judaism stands out for its
wealth of thought and its ability to tackle
many themes, its nimble facility to welcome
debate. These characteristics make it
an active religion where observance
and interpretation of the law take center
stage. And from thought springs the
boundless literary production linked to, and
influenced by Judaism in all its many forms:
from critical, exegetical interpretations,
to metaphysical reflections, and even
narrative literature and fiction.
The collection of the Jewish Community
of Ferrara includes texts that are clear
examples of the breadth of this minority
culture so often open to the outside.
Judaism draws its vitality from thought and
the formulation of new ideas. And following
this principle, the museum offers the
chance to actively participate in defining
new knowledge, filling the spaces with
questions and ideas.
Isacco Lampronti, (Ferrara, February 3,
1679 – November 16, 1756),
Pahad
Izthak
, Venice, Isacco Foa
,
vol. I, 1750,
vol. II, 1753
Mosheh ben Ytzahaq Alashkar
(Egypt, 1456-1542),
Hassagot,
Ferrara,
by Avraham Usque, 1556
Prayer book
, in Hebrew with parts
crossed out by the censor
Giacomo Marchi [Giorgio Bassani],
Una città di pianura
(A City of the Plain),
Arte Grafica A. Lucini and C., Milan, 1940
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