Conference Title:
Negotiating Jewish Identity: Taqqanot as Tools of Resilience under Christian Medieval Rule in Castile
Date:
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Location:
Sangren Hall 2730 (Hybrid) – In-person attendance encouraged,
Description:
Sephardi Roots of Resistance: Revisiting the Valladolid Decrees.
This talk explores the political and religious dynamics of fifteenth-century Castile through the lens of Jewish communal legislation. Focusing on the Taqqanot of Valladolid from 1432, it highlights how Castilian Jews strategically used internal legal reforms to preserve communal boundaries, religious practices, and cultural continuity amid mounting external pressures—from inquisitorial scrutiny to conversion campaigns. The paper contributes to broader discussions on minority resilience and legal self-determination in medieval Iberia.
May 08, 2025 - May 10, 2025 at 12:00 am
Western Michigan University,
Kalamazoo
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Conference Title:
Negotiating Jewish Identity: Taqqanot as Tools of Resilience under Christian Medieval Rule in Castile
Date:
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Location:
Sangren Hall 2730 (Hybrid) – In-person attendance encouraged,
Description:
Sephardi Roots of Resistance: Revisiting the Valladolid Decrees.
This talk explores the political and religious dynamics of fifteenth-century Castile through the lens of Jewish communal legislation. Focusing on the Taqqanot of Valladolid from 1432, it highlights how Castilian Jews strategically used internal legal reforms to preserve communal boundaries, religious practices, and cultural continuity amid mounting external pressures—from inquisitorial scrutiny to conversion campaigns. The paper contributes to broader discussions on minority resilience and legal self-determination in medieval Iberia.
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