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To that courageous, versatile man,
In whom learning and greatness are contained,
And whose fruit is a holy object of praise, namely, my exalted leader and ruler, his honored eminence master Moses…
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Salamone de Rossi
Places:
Mantua, Duchy of Mantua
(Mantova, Italy)
Date:
1622/23
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In those days, a terrible thing happened,
for two officials of the king committed an offence
against their master, and with a flask,
they plotted to poison the king without delay.
Mordecai, who had…
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Mordechai Dato
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16th Century
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Terah:Who is he and where is he [see Esther 7:6], who against the Ba‘al idol
Sent forth his hand like an adversary, with impudence?
Who is this evil one…
Contributor:
Moses Zacuto
Places:
Venice, Republic of Venice
(Venice, Italy)
Date:
1642
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Although a beautiful shock of golden hair swings across her forehead
And love finds nourishment in her eyes
The chaste Susannah never strays from the right path
And harbors not one thought without…
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Devorà Ascarelli
Places:
Rome, Papal States
(Rome, Italy)
Date:
16th Century
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Please listen to my words,
Wise, honest, and beautiful women
For my riddle is complete:
Against your faithful crew [of women]
Old men
Raise your shame to the stars
While I protect you,
Defend you…
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Judah Sommo
Places:
Mantua, Duchy of Mantua
(Mantova, Italy)
Date:
1577
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Santino:What, does it seem to you, is a comedy, who was its first author, what is its purpose, is it rendered in verse or in…
Contributor:
Judah Sommo
Places:
Mantua, Duchy of Mantua
(Mantova, Italy)
Date:
ca. 1565