Taharah Book [Manual of prayers to be recited when purifying the dead prior to burial]
AUCTION 27 |
Tuesday, February 08th,
2005 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Autographed Letters, Manuscripts, Ceremonial & Graphic Art
Lot 357
(WOMEN)
Taharah Book [Manual of prayers to be recited when purifying the dead prior to burial]
Frankfurt a/Main: 1820s
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $800
The property of Fradche, wife of Shimon Kircheim of Frankfurt. Evidently Fradche was a member of a the women’s “chevrath metaharim” or ritual burial society. This manual would serve as a reminder of the prayers to be recited while washing the dead; it also contains an individual prayer on behalf of Fradche herself