Part of the online exhibit by J. Kniesmeyer and D. Brecher, this segment explores the life of Jews in medieval Europe and their treatment by Christian society.
Some background on the history of York's Jewish community accompanies a description of the horrifying persecution and murder of the Jews in March, 1190. Well-done by David Dickerson.
An excellent introduction to autonomous Jewish communities in the Middle Ages by Elka Klein at the ORB includes a basic bibliography of sources.
Information about the Medieval Jewish Kingdom of Khazaria with images and contemporary quotes, well done by Kevin Brook.
Excellent resource by Paul Halsall at Fordham University provides primary documents concerning the Jewish community, individuals, economic situation, relationship to governments and more.
The story of the "Marranos" of Spain, who practiced the Jewish faith in secret and handed down the traditions of Judaism through generations of adversity, by Beth Randall.
Although at times confusing due to less-than-perfect translation, Guy Matalon, PhD, offers a sound basis of research into the history of Jewish community in Afghanistan (Khurasan) in the middle ages.
This brief biography is actually an overview of Spanish treatment of Jews in the fifteenth century. Sobering and well written by Beth Randall.
Rabbi Isaac Al-Phasi condensed the Talmud with a special view to practical law. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Amram was a gaon or head of the Jewish Academy of Sura. Article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
The founder of the Qaraites, Anan ben David opposed the rabbanite Jews for political as well as theological reasons. A brief article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
