Jews of Spain and Portugal and the Inquisition

Jews of Spain and Portugal and the Inquisition by Frederic David Mocatta is a historical account of the Jewish communities in Spain and Portugal during the Inquisition period. The book traces the origins of the Jewish communities in these countries and their eventual expulsion and persecution by the Inquisition. Mocatta provides detailed descriptions of the various events and policies that led to the persecution of Jews, including the establishment of the Inquisition, the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, and the forced conversion of many Jews to Christianity. The book also explores the impact of the Inquisition on Jewish culture and identity, as well as the ways in which Jewish communities adapted and survived during this tumultuous period. Mocatta draws on a wide range of historical sources, including official documents, personal accounts, and contemporary literature, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of this important period in Jewish history. Overall, Jews of Spain and Portugal and the Inquisition is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Jewish communities in Europe and the impact of the Inquisition on Jewish culture and identity.1933. The position of the Jews in Spain and Portugal during a greater part of the middle ages forms and exceptionally bright spot in their dark and checkered history. And although it became evident, after a time, that their prosperity, attracting, as it did, the jealousy of the bulk of people, would lead to their ultimate ruin, this could only be effected in a long and gradual manner, and could only be consummated by a cruel and violent measure - their forced expulsion. Illustrated, with an introduction and supplementary chronological tables by David Bortin.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.