In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan granted Hasdai Crescas authority to apply Jewish law to certain cases in the aljama of Zaragoza.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: jurdistictional ruling in favor of the existing administrators of the aljama
• Date: April 18, 1387
• Day of the Week: Thursday
• Language: Latin
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1891 f106r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipients: Hasdai Crescas, the leader of the Zaragoza Aljama

Music Credits

The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths