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Zivchei Yehudah – Laws of Shechitot and Bedikot in Portuguese – Amsterdam, 1740 – Printed for Descendants of Marranos - Zivchei Yehudah – ”Zibhe Jeudah Dinim de Sehita & Bedica”, laws of shechitot and bedikot in Portuguese, by R. Yehuda Piza (Jeudah Piza). Amsterdam: printer not indicated, [1740]. Portuguese, with some Hebrew. 17th and 18th century Amsterdam was home to a large Sephardi community. Most of its members were descendants of Marranos who emigrated from Spain and Portugal a century after the expulsion. The present book was printed for the members of this community who were unfamiliar with the Hebrew language. [8], 75, [5] pages. 17 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Wear. Marginal tears and open tears to some leaves, not affecting text, repaired with paper filling. Old leather binding, with defects. Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.