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The Portuguese Jews of Hamburg
The History of a Merchant Community in the Seventeenth Century
Series: - Brill's Series in Jewish Studies, Volume: 77
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The political and economic rise of this small but influential community of New Christian bankers and merchants is analysed against the backdrop of its institutional dynamics, in an overall perspective never before conceived. The political, religious, economic, legal, charitable and disciplinary history of the community is thus explored through the analysis of the richly detailed protocol books, written between 1652 and 1682. This is the intimate and fascinating journey of their everyday lives, hopes and challenges, as brought to us by their leaders.
Preface
Note on Terminology
List of Illustrations
Glossary of Terms
Introduction
âAim and Organisation of the Work
âState of the Art
âSources
1 Historical Context
â1âThe Western Sephardic Diaspora
â2âHistory of the Portuguese Settlement in Hamburg (16th and 17th Century)
2 The Kahal and its Organization
â1âCommunal Leadership
â2âCongregational Dissolution and Political Centralization (1652â1682)Â â The Particular Path of the Portuguese Community of Hamburg
â3âFinancial Administration
â4âSalaried Officials
â5âInstituições religiosas e educativas
â6âCommunal Justice
â7âSocial Assistance and Charitable Institutions
3 Orthodoxy and Morality
â1âSocial Discipline
â2âWomen and Communal Discicpline
â3âDomestic Sphere and Family Life
â4âTransgressions and Offenses Punished by the Nationâs Statutes
Conclusion
Annexes: Criteria for the Transcription of Manuscript Documents
â1âCongregational Unification of 1652 (Talmud Torah, Keter Torah, Neve Shalom and Magen David)
â2âFounding Statutes of the General Congregation Bet Israel
â3âFounding Statutes of the Elementary School Talmud Torah
â4âPrivileges and Obligations of the Brotherhood Guemillut Hassadim
â5âFoundation of the Private Brotherhood Ets Haim and its Consequent Incorporation into the General Congregation
â6âFinta geral of 1656
â7âFinta geral of 1658
â8âDireito da Nação of 1652
â9âPassages in the Protocol Book in Reference to Sabbatai Zevi
â10âCommotion in the Synagogue and Schism of the Lima family / Conditions of their Re-entry into the General Congregation
Bibliographic References
âPrimary Sources
âSecondary Sources
Index of People
Note on Terminology
List of Illustrations
Glossary of Terms
Introduction
âAim and Organisation of the Work
âState of the Art
âSources
1 Historical Context
â1âThe Western Sephardic Diaspora
â2âHistory of the Portuguese Settlement in Hamburg (16th and 17th Century)
2 The Kahal and its Organization
â1âCommunal Leadership
â2âCongregational Dissolution and Political Centralization (1652â1682)Â â The Particular Path of the Portuguese Community of Hamburg
â3âFinancial Administration
â4âSalaried Officials
â5âInstituições religiosas e educativas
â6âCommunal Justice
â7âSocial Assistance and Charitable Institutions
3 Orthodoxy and Morality
â1âSocial Discipline
â2âWomen and Communal Discicpline
â3âDomestic Sphere and Family Life
â4âTransgressions and Offenses Punished by the Nationâs Statutes
Conclusion
Annexes: Criteria for the Transcription of Manuscript Documents
â1âCongregational Unification of 1652 (Talmud Torah, Keter Torah, Neve Shalom and Magen David)
â2âFounding Statutes of the General Congregation Bet Israel
â3âFounding Statutes of the Elementary School Talmud Torah
â4âPrivileges and Obligations of the Brotherhood Guemillut Hassadim
â5âFoundation of the Private Brotherhood Ets Haim and its Consequent Incorporation into the General Congregation
â6âFinta geral of 1656
â7âFinta geral of 1658
â8âDireito da Nação of 1652
â9âPassages in the Protocol Book in Reference to Sabbatai Zevi
â10âCommotion in the Synagogue and Schism of the Lima family / Conditions of their Re-entry into the General Congregation
Bibliographic References
âPrimary Sources
âSecondary Sources
Index of People
This work is intended for scholars, researchers, and teachers interested in the topic of the Sephardic diaspora, New Christians, and Portuguese-Jewish culture and history. It is also intended for general readers with a special interest in the subject.