Why does the story of secret Jews fascinate us? What is crypto-Judaism? In recent decades religious practices that were preserved in hiding for centuries have become more widely known. Specifically; families of Spanish Jewish descent have retained elements of Judaism for five hundred years. What incredible religious and cultural tenacity! For many these elements represent a discovered identity that helps to explain mysteries in their lives. Is a person Jewish by genes; cultural heritage; religious practice; or by choice? What survives for a person whose ancestors were Jewish five hundred years ago?Fractured Faiths traces the history of the Sephardic and converso (converted) Jews from their Golden Age to the twenty-first century; in both the land they left behind and in the lands they later settled. Documents; maps; paintings; and objects illuminate the history of Sephardic Jews from Spain to Mexico to New Mexico.
#117640 in Books XWBI 2002-12-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.47 x .19 x 5.51l; .25 #File Name: 193222500562 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. David Barton is a MUST read for every student. ...By G. PoundsDavid Barton is a MUST read for every student. He is the only writer that I have found that writes the truth of history without embellishment or a slant on the facts. His facts are true and extremely well researched. He is a pleasure to read and listen to as he know his history so well you'd think he was sitting in the room with George Washington and all of our Founding Fathers as well with all of the other men and women he had studied and written about. He is truly unique in his perspective and keeps his FACTS true.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Gotta Get This Book!By TallgirlFabulous book. Discover facts that the liberal educational organizations do not want you to know. George Washington was a man blessed by God and had supernatural protection. This book is the greatest. I have shared the information with my grandchildren. They had no idea he was a man so dedicated to following the Lord.Very quick service by the seller.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Quite fascinating!By Judy3338I found this book absolutely fascinating! There is no doubt in my mind that God protected George Washington; having in mind that he was to serve as the winning general during the Revolutionary War and then go on to be the country's first President. It is a pretty quick read and therefore is worth reading again...soon. Highly recommend!
