The Hebrew Inscription on the Crucifix at Charles Bridge in Prague. The Case of Elias Backoffen and Berl Tabor in the Appellation Court
The Hebrew Inscription on the Crucifix at Charles Bridge in Prague. The Case of Elias Backoffen and Berl Tabor in the Appellation Court
Author(s): Alexandr PutíkSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Jewish studies, Local History / Microhistory, Comparative Studies of Religion, 17th Century, Ethnic Minorities Studies, History of Religion, Court case
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Hebrew inscription; crucifix; Charles Bridge; Elias Backoffen; Land's Jewry; blasphemy;
Summary/Abstract: The article examines the historical and legal background of the gilded Hebrew letters on the cross, which read "Holy, Holy, Holy, the Lord of Hosts". The author identifies the Jewish person who was fined for writing blasphemy against the cross as Elias Backoffen, and traces his involvement in the conflicts and lawsuits within the Land's Jewry, an organization of Bohemian Jews. The author also analyzes the sources and documents related to the case, and challenges some of the previous interpretations and legends.
Journal: Judaica Bohemiae
- Issue Year: XXXII/1996
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 26-103
- Page Count: 78
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF
