Reorienting the East

Focusing on premodern Jewish travel writing, this book explores Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic accounts from the mid-twelfth to the early sixteenth centuries. It highlights how these narratives challenge and reshape a predominantly Christian perspective of the Islamic world, offering insights into evolving Jewish identities and self-perceptions during this period. Through a comprehensive investigation, it reveals the complexities of cultural exchange and the significance of these travel writings in understanding Jewish history.