Liturgical poet of the thirteenth century, originating from Italy or Greece. His penitential prayers (seliḥot), remarkable for their form and clear language, were incorporated into the German, Roman and Karaite rituals.
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Jewish Encyclopedia entry (1901–1906)
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MORDECAI B. SHABBETHAI (appelé aussi Mordecai he-Aruk = « le grand »)
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Poète liturgique du treizième siècle ; originaire soit d'Italie soit de Grèce. Ses prières pénitentielles (« seliḥot »), remarquables tant par leur forme que par leur langue claire et fluide, ont été incorporées aux rituels allemand, romain et caraïte.