The Other Within: The Marranos - Princeton University Press (2009)
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The Marranos were former Jews forced to convert to Christianity in Spain and Portugal, and their later descendents. Despite economic and some political advancement, these "Conversos" suffered social stigma and were persecuted by the Inquisition. In this unconventional history, Yirmiyahu Yovel tells their fascinating story and reflects on what it means for modern forms of identity.
He describes the Marranos as "the Other within"―people who both did and did not belong. Rejected by most Jews as renegades and by most veteran Christians as Jews with impure blood, Marranos had no definite, integral identity,
All pages are clean and intact. No torn or dogeared pages. No writing or highlighting. Dust jacket is in very good overall condition, may be very slight edgewear. All photos are of the actual book.
• Hardcover edition, 490 pages.
• Published by Princeton University Press (2009)
• Focuses on ethnic, religious, and national identity
• Engages with historical and philosophical ideas
| Category | Books > Nonfiction Books > Religion & Spirituality Books |
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| Condition | Good |
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