Seal of Todros ben Samuel Abulafia

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14th Century

Quatrefoil red wax seal and mold with a small image of a castle surrounded by a square of Hebrew lettering and four fleurs-de-lis.

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Discussion Questions

What values did Todros ben Samuel Abulafia try to express through his seal?
How common would it have been for Jews in medieval Spain to have such a seal?
The images on the seal are connected to the Castillian monarchy. The Hebrew is used to spell out the owner's name. Why would he choose to have his name in Hebrew?

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