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Jan 17, 2017
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LOT 23:
Study about Laws and Rights of Jews in Germany – Nuremberg, 1741
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Tractatus de juribus Judaeorum, Von Recht der Juden by Johann Jodicus Beck. Nuremberg: Johann Georg Lochner, 1741. German.
A comprehensive study concerning laws and rights of Jews in Germany: criminal law, contracts, civil laws, inheritance laws and more. This composition, refering to both the German legislative system and to the Halachic laws, was written so as to serve as a guide for readers, and encourage tolerance towards the Jewish community through teaching and explaining the Halachic laws.
A fine frontispiece engraving, divided into four scenes depicting a wedding, writing a will, commerce and execution by hanging. [1] engraving-plate; [10], 599 pp, 20 cm. Good condition. Stains, foxing. Original vellum binding, damage.
