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The Jewish House (Casa del Judío) is located in the heart of the Jewish quarter of Toledo in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It was built in the 14th and 15th centuries. The two areas of main interest are the courtyard, which retains a multitude of yeserias, and above all, the basement that was possibly a Jewish liturgical bath or miqva, whose function was spiritual purification and preparation for some important event in the life of a Jewish. During restorations of adjacent rooms, Almagra style hydraulic plastering has been uncovered, as well as a cistern, all of which support the theory about its use.[1]
Another element of great relevance for its archaeological study is a piece of wood used as a lintel for access to the basement, where it can observe the work of carving with floral motifs, based on tympanums and scrolls, accompanying an epigraphic repertoire whose transcription says: Thanks I give you, because you have answered my prayers[2]; Text related to verses 21 of Psalm 18: "Here is the door of Yahveh, through which the righteous come in. 21 thanks I give you, because you have answered my prayers, and it has been my salvation, which welcomes all those who are faithful and pure at the interior of the house.
References
- ^ consorcio de toledo. [consorciotoledo.org/patrimonio/wp-content/uploads/Rutas-2016.pdf Rutas Patrimonio Desconocido] (PDF).
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