Heber the Kenite sped to the marriage bed
In al-Harizi’s Tahkemoni, a go-between promised Heber the Kenite a beautiful, young woman. She tricked him into marrying an ugly, old, poor woman. … Read the post Heber the Kenite sped to the marriage bed
Tahkemoni
al-Harizi's superlative self-touting in Tahkemoni
Al-Harizi’s puffing and flattery in Tahkemoni is part of his larger program of creating entertaining Hebrew literature that surpasses Arabic literature. … Read the post al-Harizi's superlative self-touting in Tahkemoni
anti-medical satire in al-Harizi's Tahkemoni
Gate 30 of Judah al-Harizi’s Tahkemoni presents a charlatan physician. Harsh fate, or a despicable excuse, is having to dupe others to get money for food. … Read the post anti-medical satire in al-Harizi's Tahkemoni