Ketubah; Korfu (DS18517) (Q77276)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Columbia University Rare Book & Manuscript Library (7362729, MS X893 K51996, https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/7362729)
- Marriage contract
- כתובה
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English | Ketubah; Korfu (DS18517) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Columbia University Rare Book & Manuscript Library (7362729, MS X893 K51996, https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/7362729) |
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Statements
15 April 2025
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Jews--Greece--Kerkyra--18th century
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Prenuptial agreements (Jewish law)--Early works to 1800
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5543 Tishre 14, 1782, Sep. 22
18. century
1782
1782
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Extent: 1 leaf : Parchment, ill. ; 81 x 52 cm
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An arch frames the text. It is surrounded by abundant vegetal tendrils that are swathed between small inserts of the twelve signs of the Zodiac, King David playing the lyre, Moses holding the Torah, Naomi in the field holding barley, and Adam and Eve.
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Shelfmark: MS X893 K51996
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Manuscript written on parchment in Sefaradic Square script.
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Includes Biblical verses: Gen. 27:28; Is. 62:5; Prov18:22, and Ruth 4:11.
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The ketubah includes "tenaim," or "conditions," is the engagement contract detailing the couple's union in friendship, trust and faith.
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At the end of the Hebrew text there is additional Italian note which give the groom's name and the civil date (Gregorian). In addition it mentions that there is a copy of the ketubah in the archive of the synagogue.
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18 April 2025
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