The Jew in Medieval Iberia, 1100-1500

by Jonathan Ray

Book Overview

The Jew in Medieval Iberia is an exploration of the richness and diversity of Jewish society in Christian Iberia from 1100-1500, providing a fresh look at the ways in which medieval Jews conceived of themselves and their communities, as well as their relationship to the surrounding society. The essays collected in this volume transcend older stereotypes of Christian persecution and Jewish piety to reveal a complex and vibrant community of merchants...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1936235358
• ISBN13: 9781936235353
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Academic Studies Press
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"