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Weitzmann, Kurt. “Thirteenth Century Crusader Icons on Mount Sinai.” The Art Bulletin 45, no. 3 (1963):  179–203.

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NOTE: This preliminary bibliography has been compiled by Dr. Alice Isabella Sullivan. To suggest updates, please write to sinai.digital.archive@gmail.com and use the subject line "Sinai Bibliography".