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The History of Jews in Latin America. The Iberian Jewish Diaspora. Outline. Iberian Jews on the Eve of the Discovery of America Formation of Marrano and Converso identities Spanish opposition to Jews in the New World The Holy Office of the Inquisition
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The History of Jews in Latin America The Iberian Jewish Diaspora
Outline • Iberian Jews on the Eve of the Discovery of America • Formation of Marrano and Converso identities • Spanish opposition to Jews in the New World • The Holy Office of the Inquisition • Portuguese opportunities to migrate to the New World • Ashkenazi migration to the New World
Early Christian Victories in Spain, Spain in 1500 and the Sephardic Exodus
Who was the first Jew in Latin America? Perhaps Christopher Columbus