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LOT 547:
Booklet of Regulations – Testimony by Jews in Court – Copenhagen, 1857
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Booklet of Regulations – Testimony by Jews in Court – Copenhagen, 1857
verordnung fur das herzogthum schleswig, betreffend die eidesleistung der Juden. Regulations issued by King Frederick VII, King of Denmark. Copenhagen, March 4, 1857.
Regulations defining testimonies by Jews residing in the dukedom of Schleswig-Holstein. A Jew appearing in court whether as defendant or as witness, will take an oath placing his hand on the bible... saying (in the presence of an honorable representative of his community) with his head covered: "I swear in the name of G-d to say the truth and nothing but the truth". He will afterwards read the oaths in German. 15 pages, 21 cm. Very good condition.
