Parallel Histories: Muslims and Jews in Inquisitorial Spain By James Amelang

https://www.academia.edu/108671503/Parallel_Histories_Muslims_and_Jews_in_Inquisitorial_Spain?nav_from=188bf762-9406-46a2-ae6c-3f0afee1a40d James Amelang's "Parallel Histories: Muslims and Jews in Inquisitorial Spain" provides a comprehensive exploration of the histories of converted Jews (conversos) and Muslims (Moriscos) in early modern Spain, delving into the impact of religious pluralism and the pressures for conformity. The book synthesizes existing scholarship while posing new questions about assimilation, identity, and cultural production, particularly during the tumultuous period of the Inquisition. Amelang draws important distinctions between the experiences of these two groups, highlighting their unique challenges and responses to oppression and the complexities surrounding their efforts to navigate identity in a dominant Old Christian society. ...