The Measure of Her Actions: A Quantitative Assessment of Anglo-Jewish Women's Litigation at the Exchequer of the Jews, 1219–81

Taking a chiefly quantitative approach to Jewish women's litigation at the Exchequer of Jews between in period 1219–81, this article represents first exploration women before law medieval England. It contends that, far from enjoying level ‘legal sexual equality’ not available Christian women, Anglo-Jewish fact shared many their experiences (secular) and justice with counterparts. This contention is possible part because greater interest, over last decade, pre-modern European realisation that all classes were able navigate way around judicial systems ways confounded any theoretical legal disadvantages they may have faced. The variously examines number litigating Jews, roles court representation records, types which took part. demonstrates if we are ever seek holistic view operation jurisdictions England, our knowledge must include women.