Preparation
Readings:
- #46-A Jewish Lament in the Wake of Almohad Persecutions
- #49-Three Charters from the Kingdom of Valencia
- #58-Jewish Court Documents from Barcelona
- #66-The Legal Status of Muslims and Jews in Castile
Questions for the “Live” Discussion:
- What do these documents tell us about the situation for Muslims and Jews in Iberia during the 12th and 13th centuries?
- Why do you think Jaume I decided to grant the various conditions to the conquered Muslims in documents #49A and #49B?
- What can we learn about Jewish family life from documents #58?
Questions for the “On Demand” Discussion will be posted on the chatboard.
Recording and Powerpoint
Powerpoint: #7-Conquest, Colonization, and the Formation of a Plural Society
Recording (please note, I did not have time to edit this as closely as usual so there will be some spelling mistakes. I will try and update it soon): Conquest, Colonization, and Plural Society
Assignments
- The quiz will be posted by Friday afternoon. It will be based on lecture material on Conquest/Colonization/Plural Society and Kingship in the 13th century. Remember the quizzes are optional! You can write the final exam instead.
- Listen to the podcast episode on “Convivencia”. Post your comments on the “Convivencia” channel on the chatboard by June 1st at 5 p.m. Podcast episode available here: