Zamora El Centro de Estudios judios en el siglo XV (original) (raw)
Zamora is a mid-size city of around 60,000 inhabitants in the northwestern region of Spain. It is well known for its more than 20 Romanesque churches, its celebration of the Catholic Holy Week and its Modernist buildings. Among food and wine connoisseurs, Zamora is known for its excellent wine and its gourmet cuisine. However, until recently, a visitor arriving on a package tour to its Plaza Mayor would never have considered the city one of the richest in Spain's Jewish history.
This essay proposes a number of possible new spaces for the study of Islam in the Americas, relating this field to questions of cultural relationship in the medieval Mediterranean world – particularly Spain and Italy – and their projection in the Atlantic. After reviewing some of the ways in which Islam shaped the memory of the conquistadores, and influenced the practices of adaptation to the conditions of the New World, the article turns to the debated question of the presence – or absence – of men and women of Muslim faith; it concludes by suggesting that the most fruitful paths of inquiry may lie not in tracing the presence of a Muslim population, but rather in addressing the questions of cultural and linguistic interaction, all the more complex now that it no longer appears legitimate to conceive of a homogenous “Muslim,” “Arabic” or “Berber” cultural bloc.
This book is the result of two scientific encounters hosted by the University of Évorain 2012, with the theme “Muslims and Jews in Portugal and the Diaspora. Identities and Memories (16th – 17th centuries)”, and co-financed by the Foundation for Science and Technology, and by FEDER, through “Eixo I” of the “ProgramaOperacionalFatores de Competitividade” (POFC) of QREN (COMPETE).Beginning with an analysis of the forced conversion of Iberian Jews and Muslims, this volumeexamines the effects of this on their respectivediasporas and/or permanencies as New-Christians in their original Kingdoms, focusing on a variety of approaches, from language and culture to identity discourses and interchanges between those communities.
'Two Twelfth-Century Fragments in Zamora: Representatives of a Period of Transition'
Published in Encomium Musicae: Essays in Memory of Robert J. Snow. Edited by D. Crawford and G.G. Wagstaff. Hillsdale, NY: Pendragon Press, 2002.
Discusses two fragments, Pergaminos musicales 15 and 202, held at the Archivo Histórico Provincial of Zamora, Spain. These represent the transitional period when the Roman rite was being established in northern central and western Spain. At this time some liturgical books were still copied in the traditional Visigothic script but using the imported Aquitanian notation, and it is this combination that is found in the two fragments. Discussion includes the chant melodies and texts, features of musical notation and handwriting, and comparison with other sources.
Manuel Gómez-Moreno Martínez: el nacimiento de la Arqueología Islámica en España
2014
Estudio de la biografía de don Manuel-Gómez Martínez, de sus circunstancias personales, de su obra y del modo que todo eso influyó en el nacimiento de la Arqueología Islámica en EspañaA study of Don Manuel Gómez-Moreno Martínez's biography, his personal circumstances, his work and the manner that these aspects influenced the birth of the Islamic Archaeology in Spai
"The Conversos of Valencia: Prosopography of a Socio-Religious Community (1391–1420)"
Jewish History, 2021
Since the nineteenth century, conversos have been among the most prolific lines of research for medievalists and early modern historians. The persecution they suffered at the hands of the Inquisition, the veracity of the claims that attributed to them a clear tendency to remain Jewish in secret long after they were baptized, and their role as cultural agents and active contributors to Spanish culture, particularly in the field of literature, have appealed greatly to researchers. However, in contrast to the vast amount of academic research focusing on Jews from a social perspective, our knowledge of the first generations of conversos is limited. In this article, we present the results of prosopographical research devoted to the converso collective of Valencia from July 9, 1391—the year of the violent and massive conversion of the city’s Hebrew population—to 1420. In particular, we discuss the methodological obstacles presented by such research; evaluate whether the converted population in Valencia can be considered a community after 1391; analyze the socio-professional structure and general economic activities of conversos; and study the social dynamics and interpersonal conflicts that developed both within the group and with Old Christians during this thirty-year period.
The Christian and Islamic Population of Cercadilla, Cordoba: 7th-12th Century.
A Companion to late Antique and Medieval Islamic: ordoba, Capital of Roman Batica and Caliphate of al-Andalus., 2023
Christianity is present in the Cercadilla archaeological site of Cordoba, at a place of worship built specifically on three late Roman palatial buildings and, particularly, in the late antique and Mozarabic necropolis. The presence of the Islamic community, or of an Islamized population, is reflected in the architecture and urban layout of the 10th-century district located in this area of Qurtuba. However, there is evidence of the presence of this community since the 7th century in the material culture of its members. An in-depth study of this material culture has allowed us to confirm that a significant number of these inhabitants continued to profess the Christian faith from the 8th century until even as late as the 12th century. BRILL's publication and distribution rules do not allow the dissemination of the PDF of this publication. If you are interested, you can contact the author through your e-mail. El cristianismo se hace presente en Cercadilla a través de un centro de culto levantado especialmente sobre tres de los edificios del palacio tardorromano y, sobre todo, a través de la necrópolis tardoantigua y mozárabe. La presencia de la comunidad islámica -o de población islamizada- se percibe en la arquitectura y en el urbanismo del barrio del siglo X que se extiende por este área de Qurtuba, si bien tal presencia ya se había dejado ver antes de esa fecha, desde el siglo VIII, en la cultura material de sus habitantes. El minucioso estudio de esa cultura material nos ha permitido confirmar que un número significativo de habitantes de Cercadilla siguió profesando la fe cristiana desde el siglo VIII incluso hasta el siglo XII. Las normas de publicación y distribución de BRILL no permiten la difusion del PDF de esta publicación. En el caso de estar interesados, pueden ponerse en contacto con la autora a través de su e-mail.
The Marian Works of Juan Gil de Zamora, OFM
Filosofiya. Zhurnal Vysshey shkoly ekonomiki , 2024
Franciscan Juan Gil de Zamora's writings represent the most extensive surviving collection of 13th-century Latin Marian literature in Castile. Covering a broad spectrum of topics and genres, from poetic hymns and sermons to theological treatises and miracle tales, these works offer valuable insights into the Franciscan approach to promoting devotion to Mary among varied audiences. This article provides an overview of Juan Gil's Mariological contributions, emphasizing his "Office of the Virgin", commissioned by King Alfonso X. Juan Gil's writings, primarily didactic, were influenced by his teaching roles within the Franciscan Order and aimed to support preaching. His strategic use of language to inspire devotion aligns with 13th-century mendicant preaching trends. By integrating earlier theological traditions with innovative elements, Juan Gil created a distinctive body of work that served both educational and devotional functions. This article reexamines the "Office of the Virgin" not merely as a pious text but as an integral part of Alfonso X's ideological agenda. By placing the Office within the framework of the king's political theology, new perspectives emerge on its function and its connection to other royal projects. The analysis demonstrates how Juan Gil's work intertwined religious and political narratives, enhancing Alfonso X's image as a devout ruler and reinforcing the political legitimacy of the Castilian monarchy. This study underscores the dual role of Marian devotion in shaping both spiritual and political spheres in 13th-century Castile.
Studia Zamorensia. Segunda etapa, 2002
Resumen Este trabajo trata de acercarnos al momento político real que se vivió en la ciudad de Zamora en 1158. En esta fecha se produjo lo que se ha denominado como Motín de la Trucha, una revuelta popular que dio lugar a un relato legendario que no se ajusta del todo a la realidad histórica. Se analizará el papel del rey de León en este suceso y la respuesta que dio al brote de violencia antinobiliar en la ciudad. Summary This paper attempts to provide an insight into the real political moment that took place in the city of Zamora in 1158. On this date, what has come to be known as the Trout Mutiny took place, a popular revolt that gave rise to a legendary account that does not entirely correspond to historical reality. The role of the King of León in this event and his response to the outbreak of anti-nobility violence in the city will be analysed.
Calíope: Journal of the Society for Renaissance and Baroque Hispanic Poetry 26.2 (2021): 400-403., 2021
The Routledge Hispanic Studies Companion to Medieval Iberia: Unity in Diversity, edited by E. Michael Gerli and Ryan D. Giles, will be a valuable resource. A true companion, this book provides a panoramic view of Medieval Iberia while also presenting the state of the field in key areas. Gerli and Giles assembled selections from an impressive range of scholars of different disciplines, generations and national traditions, drawing upon the cultural production of the many peoples and languages of Iberia —Semitic and Romance—, fulfilling their claims to decenter the Castilian canon and avoid facile teleologies and taxonomies.