Sephardim; Or The History Of The Jews In Spain And Portugal Paperback - 2007

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""Sephardim; Or The History Of The Jews In Spain And Portugal"" is a comprehensive account of the Sephardic Jewish community's history in the Iberian Peninsula, written by James Finn. The book covers the period from the arrival of the Jews in Spain in the 6th century to their expulsion in 1492, and their subsequent migration to Portugal and other parts of the world. Finn provides an in-depth analysis of the Sephardic culture, including their language, literature, music, and art. He also examines the role of the Sephardic Jews in the development of the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the fields of science, medicine, and philosophy. The book also explores the relationship between the Sephardic Jews and the Christian and Muslim communities, including the impact of the Inquisition and the forced conversion of Jews to Christianity. Overall, ""Sephardim; Or The History Of The Jews In Spain And Portugal"" offers a fascinating insight into the rich history and cultural heritage of the Sephardic Jewish community in the Iberian Peninsula.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.