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Miriam

Deceased Jewish healer, mentor to Rebecca.

minor

Also known as the blessed Miriam

First appearance: xxiv

See Miriam in xxivBook page

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IOIsaac of YorkLDLucas de Beaum…NBNathan Ben Isr…RERebeccaADAlbert de Malv…MIMiriam

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See Miriam in xxiv