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Among Believers
The medieval era, when Jews struggled to preserve their identity—and even their lives—under the rule of Christianity and Islam is recalled. Included: diaspora Jews who built new lives and invented new ways of being Jewish in the face of discrimination, blood-libels and persecution; the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492., Simon Schama examines the story of the medieval Jews and their struggle to preserve their identity under the rule of Christianity and Islam., Simon Schama’s series continues with the story of medieval Jews struggling to preserve their identity–and sometimes their lives–under the rule of Christianity and Islam. Whether labelled ‘Christ-killers’ by the Christians or ‘dhimmi’ by the Muslims, diaspora Jews built new lives and invented new ways of being Jewish in exile in the face of discrimination, blood-libels and persecution interspersed with periods of tolerance, protection and peaceful co-existence. Drawing on some of the documents they left behind, this episode offers a vivid portrait of Jewish bankers, merchants, doctors, poets and artists flourishing in Lincoln, Cordoba, Venice and Cairo and tells the story of their mass expulsion from Spain in 1492.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “The Story of the Jews With Simon Schama “Among Believers 1 2?
A: The main cast includes Simon Schama,Martin Davidson,Nicolas Kent,Julie Anderson,Tim Kirby.
Q: When Did the “The Story of the Jews With Simon Schama” Among Believers Released?
A: The Episode “The Story of the Jews With Simon Schama” Among Believers 1 2 originally aired on 2013-09-08 and released in the year of 2013.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “The Story of the Jews With Simon Schama” Among Believers?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “The Story of the Jews With Simon Schama” Among Believers 12?
A: “The Story of the Jews With Simon Schama” Among Believers 12 is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
