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In 1492, the Inquisition tightens its grip on Spain, leading to the expulsion of Jews who have been integral to Spanish life for centuries. Under immense pressure from the Church and Crown, many convert to Catholicism, while hundreds of thousands choose to leave, facing perilous journeys. Yonah Toledano, a 15-year-old son of a renowned silversmith, has already lost his father and brother to the chaos, their deaths overlooked amid widespread turmoil. Determined to honor his family's memory, he resolves to remain a Jew. With his donkey, Moise, Yonah embarks on a winding journey across Spain, working manual labor to preserve the remnants of his culture. As a shepherd, he whispers forgotten Hebrew to the stars, and as an apprentice armorer, he learns to fight like a knight. Living under the constant threat of the Inquisition, he grapples with his past and seeks answers about his identity. His journey leads him to a strong Marrano woman, and he navigates a life where he presents himself as a respected Old Christian physician while secretly maintaining his Jewish faith. This narrative weaves together themes of adventure, love, and resilience, showcasing the profound struggles and triumphs of a young man in a turbulent era.
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The Last Jew, Noah Gordon
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- Année de publication
- 2000
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- Bon
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- Titre
- The Last Jew
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Noah Gordon
- Éditeur
- Thomas Dunne Books
- Publié
- 2000
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 348
- ISBN10
- 0312265042
- ISBN13
- 9780312265045
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Romans historiques, Aventure, Amour, Médecine, Moyen Âge, Juifs, Espagne, Littérature juive, Église, Médecins, 15ème siècle, Persécution des Juifs, Inquisition
- Première publication
- 2000
- Titre original
- The Last Jew
- Évaluation
- 4,15 sur 5
- Description
- In 1492, the Inquisition tightens its grip on Spain, leading to the expulsion of Jews who have been integral to Spanish life for centuries. Under immense pressure from the Church and Crown, many convert to Catholicism, while hundreds of thousands choose to leave, facing perilous journeys. Yonah Toledano, a 15-year-old son of a renowned silversmith, has already lost his father and brother to the chaos, their deaths overlooked amid widespread turmoil. Determined to honor his family's memory, he resolves to remain a Jew. With his donkey, Moise, Yonah embarks on a winding journey across Spain, working manual labor to preserve the remnants of his culture. As a shepherd, he whispers forgotten Hebrew to the stars, and as an apprentice armorer, he learns to fight like a knight. Living under the constant threat of the Inquisition, he grapples with his past and seeks answers about his identity. His journey leads him to a strong Marrano woman, and he navigates a life where he presents himself as a respected Old Christian physician while secretly maintaining his Jewish faith. This narrative weaves together themes of adventure, love, and resilience, showcasing the profound struggles and triumphs of a young man in a turbulent era.