Sephardic Jewry & 1492.

Gerber, Jane S.

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ERIC Number: EJ452190

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Sephardic Jewry & 1492.

Gerber, Jane S.

Humanities, v13 n2 p30-33 Mar-Apr 1992

Discusses the problems of Sephardic Jews, before and after their expulsion from Spain in 1492. Explains that, although some converted to Christianity, they remained targets of discrimination in Spain. Explores the Sephardic influence upon other Jewish communities across the Mediterranean. Describes the Sephardic role in Columbus' voyages. (SG)

Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Culture Conflict, European History, Foreign Countries, Judaism, Religious Cultural Groups, Western Civilization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Reports - General

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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Spain

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