Translated title | Aragonalia hebraica. The Jewish Legacy in Aragon |
Author |
Miguel Ángel Motis Dolader. |
Imprint |
Saragossa, Spain, 2002. 161 pp., illustrations: 151 col., 26 × 24.5 cm. Spanish. |
ISBN |
ISBN-10 8497030389 |
Location |
Palacio de Sástago (4 October–8 December 2002) |
Description |
In-depth study of Aragon’s Jewish history, illustrated by miniatures from medieval Hebrew illuminated manuscripts, details from Christian paintings and other works, historical documents and modern photographs. Four chapters address a range of topics, including: the Jewish quarter, ritual and social spaces, cemeteries, rituals and festivals, costume, sexuality, etc. Images from medieval Spanish Hebrew illuminated manuscripts, especially the Sarajevo Haggadah, illustrate the text. Extensive text. No itemized listing. |
main keywords |
ARAGONCEMETERIESCOSTUMEHISTORICAL DOCUMENTSPHOTOGRAPHSSPAINSYNAGOGUES |
minor keywords |
Biblical imagesCemeteries, AragonCemeteries, SpainChristian ArtHaggadot, illuminated manuscriptsHebrew illuminated manuscripts, Spain, 12th–14th CKetubbotKeysMikvahSarajevo HaggadahScrolls of Esther, casesScrolls of Esther, illuminatedSeals/Stamps, medicalSynagogues, AragonSynagogues, SpainTombstones, medievalTombstones, SpainTorah (scroll)Wedding rings |