In Nome Del Signore Iddio: Regole della Tasse della Nationè Hebrea di Ferrara, Adi 14 Maggio 1702 [regulations concerning communal taxation]

(ITALIAN JUDAICA)

Camerale Press

Ferrara

1702

Text in Italian and Hebrew. Large woodcut armorial device. Full margins

The Jewish community of Ferarra began to organize its financial obligations towards the Duchy of the Principality through the levying of internal taxes from the beginning of the 16th century. Tax regulations were published until the end of the 18th century and chart the economic changes of Ferrera Jewry, and the kinds of property and income that were taxable. It is striking that the Statutes are enforced by the threat of excomunication against those not contributing their dues. Also of note is the active involvement of the Community rabbis in upholding the taxable structure