Professor Jose Luis Lacave gathered together some thirty ketubot (marriage contracts) from various medieval Hispanic kingdoms. They were found in different libraries and archives in Spain, England and Israel.
The author examined the historical and legal aspects of these ketubot and included in his research a thorough description and study of each one and a detailed comparison between them.
The book presents illustrations of the ketubot, some handsomely decorated, in full color, and gives a description of the ornamental motifs included. Its historical and artistic value is paramount. The ketubot, some of which appear here for the first time, are from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries.
Features thirty ketubot from various medieval Hispanic kingdoms: twelve from Catalonia, four from Majorca, eight Navarrese and three from Castile. This book presents illustrations of the ketubot, some handsomely decorated in full colour, and gives a description of the ornamental motifs included.
