Language:
Hebrew
Year of publication:
2023
Titel der Quelle:
The Citron Compendium
Angaben zur Quelle:
(2023) 387-403
Keywords:
Talmud Bavli. Commentaries
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Etrog (Jewish law) History
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Citrus fruits in rabbinical literature
Abstract:
The third chapter of Sukkah in the Talmud is dedicated to the “Four Species,” amongst which is the etrog citron. The traditional identification of the etrog (pl. etrogim) as the “fruit of the goodly tree” (Lev. 23:40) is further supported by clues from the biblical text. In order to be qualified for its ritual use, the etrog must have a typical, elongated shape, with a peduncle, and preferably a “pitam.” A whole fruit, intact, mature, green-yellow in color, without any blemishes is required. The detailed Talmudic discussion is reviewed and illustrated from an agricultural botanist’s viewpoint.
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-031-25775-9_13
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