Elephantine Letter (Request about the Rebuilding of the Elephantine Temple)

The writer of this Aramaic letter provides instructions for a shipment of legumes to be exchanged for barley, noting travel on the Sabbath.

The author of this letter from Elephantine expresses concerns over ritual purity, requiring food to be sent in sealed vessels to avoid contamination.

Mauziah, a leader of the Elephantine Jewish community, requests support for the Egyptian men who aided his release from prison.

Several Jewish leaders in Elephantine and Thebes were imprisoned following a domestic dispute.

The Jews of Elephantine petitioned for permission to rebuild their temple following its destruction.

A resident of Elephantine reports on a feverish dream and provides practical instructions for his family.