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Shem Tov Bible

תנ"ך שם טוב

700-year-old Bible that sold for millions goes on display: 'This book is returning to the people of Israel'

After wandering between countries and continents for many years, the Shem Tov Bible – a rare copy of the bible written in the 14th century and bought at auction for $6.9 million – will arrive at the National Library in Jerusalem as part of a long-term loan

Itzchak Tessler | 05.28.25

התנ"ך העתיק שמכרה משפחת ספרא. השפעות מוסלמיות וסמלים מיסטיים

Ancient bible owned by celebrated banking family sold at auction for $6.9 million

The Shem Tov Bible, purchased in 1994 by the banker Jacob (Jacqui) Safra for $825,000, was sold at an auction at Sotheby's, after a bidding war between three anonymous buyers

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.15.24

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