Hebrew manuscripts acquired by F. C. von Haven (The Arabian Journey, 1761-1767)
Last update: 03-21-2012 03:41 PMThe following list contains the Hebrew manuscripts, that were acquired by Frederik Christian von Haven, participant in The Arabian Journey, in the period September 1761 - August 1762. Links to digital faksimiles and other resources will be added May 2011 -.
Cod. Heb. 1 (von Haven no. 94)
Bible (uincomplete). Probably Castillian, 15th century (the dating 1251 CE is a later addition).
Cod. Heb. 3-4 (von Haven no. 88-89)
Bible in two volumes. Castille, 1472 CE.
Cod. Heb. 5 (von Haven no. 107)
Bible (incomplete). Probably Castillian, late 15th century 1400-tal (the date 4506 (746 CE), found in the work, is false).
Cod. Heb. 6 (von Haven no. 102)
Bible (incomplete). Dating uncertain; probably 14th/15th century.
Cod. Heb. 7-9 (von Haven no. 103-105)
Bible in three volumes. The Iberian peninsula; mid-14th century.
F. C. von Haven's description (in Danish) | Digital facsimile editions: Cod. Heb. 7 (planned publication in 2011); Cod. Heb. 8; Cod. Heb. 9
Cod. Heb. 11 (von Haven no. 90)
Pentateuch, with readings from the Prophets for Sabbats and holidays. France (?), 1290.
F. C. von Haven's description (in Danish) | Digital facsimile edition
Cod. Heb. 17 (von Haven no. 87)
The Early Prophets (Joshua, Judges., 1-2 Books of Samuel, 1-2 Books of Kings). 1346.

