Jewish Wedding Rings with Miniature Architecture from Medieval Europe

Among the various types of medieval rings, Jewish wedding rings with miniature architecture have a special significance due to their special form, their importance in the Jewish wedding ceremony and their long tradition that extends from the Middle Ages into present day. This paper will examine thei...

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Main Author: Maria Stürzebecher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/11/6/131
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description Among the various types of medieval rings, Jewish wedding rings with miniature architecture have a special significance due to their special form, their importance in the Jewish wedding ceremony and their long tradition that extends from the Middle Ages into present day. This paper will examine their function in the wedding ceremony and their role as part of marriage as a legal transaction and the symbolism of their particular design.
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spelling doaj.art-e0e43459e7e344bd8e139d1385a21f0e2023-11-24T13:09:37ZengMDPI AGArts2076-07522022-12-0111613110.3390/arts11060131Jewish Wedding Rings with Miniature Architecture from Medieval EuropeMaria Stürzebecher0Museum Alte Synagoge Erfurt, 99111 Erfurt, GermanyAmong the various types of medieval rings, Jewish wedding rings with miniature architecture have a special significance due to their special form, their importance in the Jewish wedding ceremony and their long tradition that extends from the Middle Ages into present day. This paper will examine their function in the wedding ceremony and their role as part of marriage as a legal transaction and the symbolism of their particular design.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/11/6/131Medieval Jewish StudiesMedieval JewelleryJewish Ceremonies
spellingShingle Maria Stürzebecher
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Jewish Ceremonies
title Jewish Wedding Rings with Miniature Architecture from Medieval Europe
title_full Jewish Wedding Rings with Miniature Architecture from Medieval Europe
title_fullStr Jewish Wedding Rings with Miniature Architecture from Medieval Europe
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title_short Jewish Wedding Rings with Miniature Architecture from Medieval Europe
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topic Medieval Jewish Studies
Medieval Jewellery
Jewish Ceremonies
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