Language:
English
Year of publication:
2005
Titel der Quelle:
Queen's College Journal of Jewish Studies; a Student Publication
Angaben zur Quelle:
7 (2005) 103-113
Keywords:
Cromwell, Oliver, Relations with Jews
;
Conversion Christianity 17th century
;
History
;
Jews History 17th century
;
Crypto-Jews
;
Antisemitism History 17th century
;
Antisemitism History 13th century
;
Jews History Expulsion, 1290
Abstract:
Discusses the 1656 readmission of the Jews into England under Cromwell, drawing parallels with the situation that led up to the Jews' expulsion in 1290 by King Edward I. Notes the role of Menasseh ben Israel in the return of the Jews, and the compromise that Cromwell (who wanted to bring the Jews back) had to accept due to both English fear of economic competition and religious attitudes, such as a revival of blood libel charges. These elements had played a role in the Jews' expulsion almost four centuries earlier. While frustrated hopes for the conversion of the Jews had provided part of the impulse for their expulsion, renewed hopes for their conversion in the 17th century were a reason to permit them to return, albeit with serious restrictions, economic and otherwise. The small and secret Jewish community of Conversos in England opposed the reentry of Jews.
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