Zu den Obliegenheiten der Prager Juden am Ende des 17. Jahrhunderts
On the duties of the Jews of Prague at the end of the 17th century
Author(s): Lenka MatušíkováSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Jewish studies, Local History / Microhistory, Social history, 17th Century, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Prague Jews; 17th century; New Year's gifts; spices; Bohemian Chamber; Jewish ghetto;
Summary/Abstract: This article discusses the obligations of the Prague Jews at the end of the 17th century, especially the delivery of spices, fruits, fish and geese to various Christian households as New Year's gifts. The author analyzes the archival documents of the Bohemian Chamber, which supervised the Jewish community as a royal regal, and provides lists of the recipients and the amounts of the gifts. The article also reflects the economic and social situation of the Prague Jewish ghetto and its relations with the Christian environment.
Journal: Judaica Bohemiae
- Issue Year: XXXIII/1997
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 33-43
- Page Count: 11
- Language: German
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