The Herem Hayyishub: A Contribution to the Medieval Economic History of the Jews

Rabinowitz, L. The Herem Hayyishub: A Contribution to the Medieval Economic History of the Jews. London: Edward Goldston, 1945. First edition. 8vo. 184pp. Original blue cloth with gold lettering on spine. A scholarly work on medieval Jewish communal and economic policy, specifically analyzing the concept of “herem hayyishub,” an excommunication ban on settlement. This policy worked not just to allow Jewish communities to stop unwanted Jews from moving in, but also as a form of protectionism as Jews used this policy to keep out other Jews from acting as competition. Tiny closed tear at head of spine. Tail of spine rubbed. Corners scuffed. Remains of library sticker on spine. Front endpaper marked. Overall in good condition. g. Hardcover. (29806) $75