by hadassah | May 20, 2026 | The Church and the Jews
The Barcelona Synagogue, 1263- Rabbi Moses ben Nahman This is the substance of all the disputations. I have not changed anything in them according to my own opinion. Afterward, on that same day, I stood before our lord the king, and he said: “Let the...
by hadassah | May 20, 2026 | The Church and the Jews
Pope Innocent IV, 1245 Papal Document To our venerable brother, the Archbishop of Tarragona. Those things which earthly kings or princes ordain, establish or arrange for the glory of the eternal King and the increase of the Christian religion should be observed...
by hadassah | May 20, 2026 | The Church and the Jews
Raymond of Penyaforte Raymond of Penyaforte was a leading Dominican canon lawyer and one of the key figures behind thirteenth-century Christian missionizing efforts toward Jews. He supported the training of friars in Hebrew and other languages so they could...
by hadassah | May 20, 2026 | The Church and the Jews
Domus Conversorum The Domus Conversorum, founded in London as a residence for Jews who converted to Christianity. This 1889 sketch is based on a medieval drawing by Matthew Paris. What do you want to know? Ask our AI widget and get answers from this website...
by hadassah | May 20, 2026 | The Church and the Jews
Christian Preaching to Jews St. Stephen preaching before the High Priest and elders of the Sanhedrin. Mariotto di Nardo, 1408. What do you want to know? Ask our AI widget and get answers from this website Create Account Contact...
by hadassah | May 19, 2026 | The Church and the Jews
Pope Gregory IX, 1237 Papal Document To the illustrious King of France. It has been brought to our ears on your behalf that, since you have received a considerable sum of money from the Jews of the kingdom, from their Christian debtors and in their name, and...
