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MS 1015 consists of two partial panels of text joined together. Each panel contains two columns, making a total of four columns of text. The text is laid out on a 42 line per column format, but does not contain "Amudei Vavs" at their tops.
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MS 1024 describes the first Passover experienced by the Hebrews in Egypt. The fragment consists of three columns of text removed from the same Torah Scroll as MS 1005 and MS 1012. The deeper brown colored gevil of the parchment is typical of the…

MS 1013 consists of two columns of text on a single parchment sheet. Its narrative describes the initial deployment of Moses and Aaron to Egypt in order to liberate the enslaved Hebrews from Egypt. The format is 42 lines per column - "Amudei Vav."…

MS 1012 consists of three separate pieces of parchment bound together by sinews. The first panel contains two columns of text. The second contains three, and the third panel contains one column. This makes a total of six columns of text for the…

MS1008 originates from Tunisia. The three-columned panel was removed from a larger Torah scroll. The parchment shows wear and tear on both top and bottom margins. Likewise, it exhibits noticeable folds partially obscuring the text. The parchment is…

MS1005 originates from Tunisia. It consists of two columns of text removed from the same Torah scroll as MS1012 and MS1024. The large gap seen on the above text denotes the end of the Book of Genesis and the beginning of the Book of Exodus.
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MS1054 consists of three columns of text which were removed from a larger Torah scroll. It is written on Gevil type parchment made out of goat skin. The parchment is in excellent condition despite its age. The ink is holding well, exhibiting very…

MS1025 consists of three columns of text removed from a larger scroll. Other columns from this scroll may be seen in MS1019 and MS1020. The writ details the story of Moses by the Burning Bush. The deep warm orange color of the Gevil is typical of…

MS 1020 consists of one column of text that was removed from a larger scroll.
It's written on gevil parchment made from goatskin. The parchment and writing are holding up well despite their age, with the ink exhibiting very slight cracking.
The…