Erneuerte Ordnung… Welcher gestalt die Juden, so unter unserm Schutz wohnen, oder Wir darein inskuenfftige auffnehmen werden, sich verhalten sollen.

Decree issued by the Princess Charlotte Amalia (1710-77) concerning the protection of Jews in the Principality of Nassau-Saarbruecken (today part of Hesse and Saarland). To obtain such a letter of protection, issued to the head of a household, his wife and unmarried children, it must be agreed to the following: Recognize Christianity as the official and superior religion. * Not engage in or encourage disputes between Jews and Christians over theological matters. * Refrain from establishing new Jewish schools or synagogues and to only use only the existing ones. * Trade only in locations where there is no competition from the Christian Zuenfte (professional organizations). * Sell goods only at the same prices that are prevalent among Christians. Additionally: Christians may not be present at Jewish circumcision ceremonies. * Kosher slaughtering may not take place at Christian abattoirs. * Rape of a Christian women by a Jew is punishable by the death penalty. * Protection money (at least 300 fl) must be paid by Jews annually.