Paul Christian Kirchner

17th Century—18th Century

Paul Christian Kirchner converted to Christianity in 1709. He is the author of Jüdisches Ceremoniel (Jewish Ceremonial Customs), published in Erfurt, Germany, in 1717, which took a critical stance on Judaism but which was later republished by Sebastian Jugendres with more neutral text.

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Preparing for Passover

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Marriage Ceremony

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Jewish Betrothal Ceremony

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Sukkot

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