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Epitaph from the Tombstone of Rebecca Henriquez da Costa
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On the day of my abundant joy illness suddenly overcame me Birth pangs and rupture overwhelmed me I gave birth and died, like a blossom I turned away And the fruit of my womb was brought with me to…

Contributor:

Rebecca Henriquez da Costa

Places:

Cassipora, Dutch Colonial Empire (Cassipora, Suriname)

Date:

1771

Subjects:

Life cycle, Death, Birth, Mourning, Tombs

Categories:

History, Inscriptions
Ma‘aneh lashon (Expression of the Tongue)
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Peace unto thy beautified and pious soul, beloved and affectionate mother, who hast given me birth, and who hast reared me. Thou who hast loved, fostered, and…

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Unknown

Places:

Frankfurt am Main, Holy Roman Empire

Date:

1615

Subjects:

Life cycle, Death, Tombs, Parenthood, Prayer

Categories:

Religion & Theology, Prayer & Liturgy