How Did The Spanish Reconquista

The Spanish Reconquista inspired a common anti-Semitism among the Spanish people which led to the banishment of Jews. The common anti-Semitism came from the General- Inquisitor Torquemada and the Reconquista. In order to purify Spain, Isabella called upon Torquemada. Torquemada’s main objective get rid of all heresy in Spain. This meant the persecution of Jews and Muslims, and root out unfaithful Christians. Not only did Torquemada doings inspire anti-Semitism, but there was a common theme of anti-Semitism during the Middle Ages all around Europe. This anti-Semitism sentiment was influenced by Dominican and Franciscan friar in Italy, who before had Jews exiled from major cities in Italy. As Torquemada being a Dominican Friar it is easy to see
The Christian Kings of Europe, initially protecting Jews eventually banished them from their kingdoms. The Spanish had a crusade against the Moors, and so they decided to attack the Jews as well. This was caused by religious enthusiasm to have a state which only has one religion; Catholicism. The anti-Semitism in Spain was further based on the Marranos. The long-standing Catholic families did not like Jewish peoples converting and being able to get better opportunities for being Catholic. During the war against the Moors, several Jews attempted to contribute to the war efforts by donating money in order to improve their standing in Spain. This made the Spanish crown install the Inquisition in Spain. The Inquisition’s purpose was to root out unfaithful Christians. The Inquisition used several methods to root out unfaithful Christians including public executions, torturing’s, and mass conversions. However, the best way to prove the sincerity of their repentance was to name other Christian converts whom they knew to be secret Jews. When the inquisitors rooted out the unfaithful Christians, their property and wealth went into the hands of the church and the Spanish