Abstract:

This article examines the work of Rabbi Yosef Knafo (1823–1900), a prolific author writing for the Jewish masses of Essaouira in Morocco. In this article, I suggest that Knafo’s work should be read in the light of the local Jewish community’s turbulent social context. Through his books, Knafo joined the ranks of the local advocates of modernity, dedicating himself to forging a more egalitarian Jewish society and providing spiritual backing to those struggling for societal democratization. Rather than representing a break with religious tradition or a form of westernization, Knafo’s vision of modernity was a rearticulation of Jewish tradition in order to mobilize it toward social change. Using the printing press to subvert the local authority and reach new audiences, Knafo was also the first person in Morocco to quote and translate Hasidic works and he pioneered the diffusion of Judeo-Arabic literature.

摘要：

本文考察了拉比 Yosef Knafo（1823-1900 年）的作品，他是一位多产作家，为摩洛哥索维拉的犹太群众写作。在本文中，我建议应结合当地犹太社区动荡的社会背景来阅读 Knafo 的作品。通过他的著作，Knafo 加入了当地现代性倡导者的行列，致力于打造一个更加平等的犹太社会，并为那些为社会民主化而奋斗的人们提供精神支持。Knafo 对现代性的看法不是代表与宗教传统的决裂或一种西化形式，而是对犹太传统的重新表述，以使其动员起来走向社会变革。利用印刷机颠覆地方权威并接触新的受众，