Birgitta Hoffmann
A series of lectures on the evidence from the Kairo Genizah papers and how it relates to our understanding of Medieval long-distance trade
The discovery of a huge cache of medieval documents nad texts in a Jewish Synagogue in Kairo has provided us not only with insights into the Jewish Community in Arab Egypt, but for the first time gave us detailed insights how long-distance trade was organised and how the Arab states helped (and sometimes) hindered it.
This 5 week course will look at what the documents published to date tell us about this crucial network between Asia, Africa and Europe
Please note all lectures will be recorded and distributed to the participants the following week. This should allow participants from different time zones, or those working to catch up with the lectures.
Day: Thursdays Time: 2-4 pm BST/GMT
5 weeks starting 12th November – 10th December 2026.
Virtual Learning Environment: Zoom
Single lecture:
| Price | Early Bird | Minimum No. | Maximum No. |
| £12 | 8 | 50 |
Bookings for the whole series:
| Price | Early Bird | Minimum No. | Maximum No. |
| £60 | 8 | 50 |
To book, please use the attached order form, book through mancent.org.uk or go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998255375620?aff=oddtdtcreatorhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998255375620?aff=oddtdtcreator
Alternatively You can book via the MANCENT booking form and pay with cheque or contact Birgitta Hoffmann for the BACS details or a PayPal invoice
Contact:
Birgitta Hoffmann
55 Broadwalk, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5PL
email: latinteacher@btinternet.com mobile: 07377 791562