A Thread of Grace
What is a "sopher" in the novel, A Thread of Grace?
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A sopher is a Jewish ritual scribe, who writes Torah scrolls and documents official events in the community, such as weddings and births. In this story, Giacomo Tura, the sofer, prints up false identity papers for Jewish refugees.
A Thread of Grace