Some Observations on a Zadokite Fragment from the Cairo Genizah

This study analyzes a fragment from the Cairo Genizah, cataloged as Mossi 40, which references the "congregation of the Sons of Zadok." The text is noteworthy for its priestly context and linguistic peculiarities, including expressions not attested in the Hebrew Bible or Qumran literature. The analysis explores its connections to the Zadokite lineage, central in Qumran ideology, and the possible continuity with Karaite traditions. By comparing its terminology and ideological parallels with Qumran and medieval Karaite texts, the fragment offers insights into Second Temple Judaism's priestly traditions and their subsequent cultural legacy. This study revisits Israel Lévi and Solomon Schechter’s initial assessments, proposing a renewed perspective on the fragment's historical and theological significance.