Jewish Life In Austria In The Fifteenth Century: As Reflected In The Legal Writings Of Israel Isserlein And His Contemporaries

""Jewish Life in Austria in the Fifteenth Century: As Reflected in the Legal Writings of Israel Isserlein and his Contemporaries"" by Shlomo Eidelberg is a comprehensive study of the Jewish community in Austria during the 15th century. The book focuses on the legal writings of Israel Isserlein, a prominent rabbi and legal scholar of the time, and his contemporaries, to provide insight into the daily life, customs, and religious practices of Austrian Jews during this period. The book covers a range of topics, including marriage and divorce, business transactions, and religious observance. It also explores the relationship between the Jewish community and the non-Jewish authorities, as well as the impact of the Hussite Wars on Jewish life in Austria. Through a careful analysis of primary sources, including legal codes, responsa, and other writings, the author provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Jewish life in Austria during the 15th century. The book will be of interest to scholars and students of Jewish history, as well as anyone interested in the history of Austria and its Jewish community.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.