German Lands

German Lands   The German-speaking lands in the early modern period were a mosaic of small states and principalities, each with its own Jewry law. Altogether there were about 1,800 independent “states,” including 51 free imperial cities and 63 ecclesiastical...

Jews of the Holy Roman Empire

Early Modern Period German Lands Austria and Bohemian Lands The Sojourn and Slavery in Egypt, 1500-1300 BCE     Highlights- Descent to Egypt The Amarna Letters, 14th century BCE Tomb of King Tutanhkamen, 1323 BCE Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text...