Ergon Die Conversos

"The Conversos" is a comprehensive study of the mass conversions to Christianity in the 15th century on the Iberian Peninsula. Under the pressure of violence and discrimination, many Jews were forced to be baptized, leading to a deep division within society. The Christian majority often did not accept the new converts and questioned their credibility. This study by Bernhard Holl sheds light on the theological arguments presented by clergy and scholars against this discrimination. It analyzes the specific interpretation of the Bible and its roots in the tradition of the Latin Church. With 343 pages, the book offers a detailed examination of an important chapter in religious history and the social dynamics of that time.