The Chuetas Of Majorca: Conversos And The Inquisition Of Majorca

The Chuetas of Majorca: Conversos and the Inquisition of Majorca is a historical book written by Baruch Braunstein. The book explores the history of the Chuetas, a group of Jewish converts to Christianity who lived on the Spanish island of Majorca during the Inquisition. Braunstein delves into the history of the Chuetas, who were persecuted by both the Christian and Jewish communities on the island. The author examines the reasons behind the persecution of the Chuetas, which included accusations of secret Jewish practices and rituals. The book provides a detailed account of the Inquisition of Majorca and the role it played in the persecution of the Chuetas. Braunstein also explores the cultural and social identity of the Chuetas, who were caught between their Jewish heritage and their Christian faith. The book is a fascinating account of a little-known group of people and their struggle for identity and survival during a tumultuous period in history.Columbia University Oriental Series, V28. Fascinating Work On The Spanish Inquisition And The Mass Baptism Of 1435, Which Made The Majorcan Jewish Community The First In All Spain To Be Totally Converted To The Church.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.