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Israel Is Rejuvenated: In Praise of Prominent Synagogue Members
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Israel is rejuvenated like the majestic Eagle, in the Sapphire of faithfulness, Flying in the goodness of observance, Its gaze fixed on the…

Contributor:

Daniel Levi de Barrios

Places:

Amsterdam, Dutch Republic (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Date:

1688

Subjects:

Poetry, Poets, Community, Allegory, Leadership

Categories:

Poetry, Popular Poetry
Los CL Salmas de David (The 150 Psalms of David)
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I adapted the above psalm to my situation, for the blessed Lord freed me from the Inquisition—although broken, I was released and free—where I saw eleven seeming penitents burned to death for heresy…

Contributor:

David Abenatar Melo

Places:

Hamburg, Holy Roman Empire (Hamburg, Germany)

Date:

1626

Subjects:

Theology, Poetry, Translation, Bible, Language and linguistics

Categories:

Firsthand accounts, Memoirs & diaries