I first learned about the Sarajevo Haggadah while reading the historical novel People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. The Sarajevo Haggadah is one of the oldest surviving Jewish illuminated texts and the oldest Sephardic Jewish document in the world. The real historical survival of the manuscript is nothing short of a miracle. It survived the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492. It was hidden from the Nazis during WWII by the museums chief librarian Dervi Korkut, who was later recognized as Righteous Among the Nations. During the Bosnian war, it was saved from shelling by people who risked their lives to protect it. The Sarajevo Haggadah is a symbol of hope, perseverance, and survival . Its story also highlights acts of compassion and friendship between Muslims and Jews, particularly during the Bosnian war. It has become a symbol of the multicultural strength and resilience of Sarajevo and the nation. It is considered one of Bosnias most-prized relics and is now part of UNESCOs Memory of the World Register. I was able to photograph the actual, priceless manuscript which our guide explained is shown rarely and is usually replaced by a facsimile.