The history of the Jews of Spain is a remarkable story that begins in the remote past and continues today. For more than a thousand years; Sepharad (the Hebrew word for Spain) was home to a large Jewish community noted for its richness and virtuosity. Summarily expelled in 1492 and forced into exile; their tragedy of expulsion marked the end of one critical phase of their history and the beginning of another. Indeed; in defiance of all logic and expectation; the expulsion of the Jews from Spain became an occasion for renewed creativity. Nor have five hundred years of wandering extinguished the identity of the Sephardic Jews; or diminished the proud memory of the dazzling civilization which they created on Spanish soil.This book is intended to serve as an introduction and scholarly guide to that history.
#3058730 in Books Thomas J Archdeacon 1984-03-01 1984-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x .81 x 6.12l; 1.08 #File Name: 0029009804297 pagesBecoming American
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Becoming Immigration BookBy Palma BasileThis book is not what I expected. It is filled with statistics on immigration I thought it was going to be more of a story like book.6 of 10 people found the following review helpful. thorough immigration historyBy A CustomerThis book contains much information about immigration throughout American history. From where and why did the immigrants come? Where did they go and what did they do once they arrived? What was the response in America to immigration? These questions are answered in detail.
