The Dowry Return Edict of R. Tam in Medieval Europe
Adolescent marriage was the norm for the Jewish girls of medieval France. The frequency of death of these brides was high, which led R. Tam to decree that in the event of death during the first year of marriage all dowries shall be refunded. This edict contradicted Talmudic law that awarded the husb...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2018
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European journal of jewish studies
Year: 2018, Volume: 12, Issue: 2, Pages: 136-167 |
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R. Tam
adolescent marriage
East German Jewish communities
Ḥasidei Ashkenaz dowry
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