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Pharaoh and the Hebrew Midwives

Pharaoh and the Hebrew Midwives
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Pharaoh and the Hebrew Midwives
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Old English Illustrated Hexateuch Author: Aelfric / England [Canterbury]; second quarter of 11th centu Language: Anglo-Saxon Source/Shelfmark: Cotton Claudius B. IV, f.73v (Whole folio) Exodus 1, 15-21 Upper drawing; The king of Egypt orders the Hebrew midwives to kill the male babies. Below; the king rebukes the midwives for their disobedience; left, the houses of the Hebrews multiply Image taken from Old English Illustrated Hexateuch. Originally published/produced in England [Canterbury]; second quarter of 11th century.

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baby / child / Judaism / religion / jew / nobility / society / royalty / government occupations / jews / hebrew / aristocrats / ruling class / africa / babies / social role / egypt / north africa / exodus / kids / shemot / gentlemen / infant / male / social class / king / jewish / class system / bourgeoise

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