Taharah Book [Manual of prayers to be recited when purifying the dead prior to burial]

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $800

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author

(WOMEN)

Place

Frankfurt a/Main

Publication

1820s

Description

Hebrew with nikud (vowel-points) and Judeo-German. Black ink on vellum

summary

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

pp. (4). Creased. 8vo

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