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Nov 9, 2023 · November 09, 2023. • 25 min read. Jesús Bermúdez has deep ties to the Alhambra. Born in the fortress built on an imposing hill in Granada, Spain, he grew up within the palace’s walls. When ...
Jan 16, 2024 · Jews were granted autonomy in their communal affairs and were allowed to practice their religion freely. This acceptance fostered a diverse and multicultural Ottoman society where Jews, alongside other religious and ethnic groups, played integral roles in various aspects of life, contributing to the economic, cultural, and intellectual vibrancy ...
Jun 17, 2020 · The Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, is a palace, fortress, and citadel built in the 8th century. It’s one of the most notable pieces of Islamic architecture in Spain. ‘Alhambra’ is the Spanish adaptation of the Arabic term ‘qa’lat al-Hamra’ which roughly translates to “red castle”. The name comes from the sun-dried bricks ...
May 9, 2024 · Shinto, indigenous religious beliefs and practices of Japan. The word, which literally means ‘the way of kami’ (generally sacred or divine power, specifically the various gods or deities), came into use to distinguish indigenous Japanese beliefs from Buddhism, which had been introduced into Japan in the 6th century CE.
The Alhambra Decree is issued by Isabella of Castille and Ferdinand II of Aragon in 1492. ordering Jews and Muslims in Spain to convert to Christianity or face explusion. Over 200,000 Jews converted to Catholicism to avoid expulsion, while another 100,000 were expelled.
Jan 17, 2024 · In 1492, Isabella and Ferdinand issued the Alhambra Decree, an edict requiring the exile or conversion of all Jews from Spain. Many Jews faced a grim choice: abandon their beliefs or their homes. Eric Weintraub's novel captures this struggle through Vidal, a Jewish physician facing exile or conversi
Feb 20, 2024 · GRANADA, SPAIN, 1492. Vidal ha-Rofeh is a Jewish physician devoted to his faith, his family, and his patients. When Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand conquer Granada they sign the Alhambra Decree, an edict ordering all Jews convert to Catholicism or depart Spain in three months' time under penalty of death.
