Listen "Italy and the Jews: A Vital Center for Isolation and Integration"
Episode Synopsis
The Jewish communities of Renaissance Italy were unusual in their interactions with their Christian neighbors. As we explore this topic, we'll find answers to the following questions: Why did early Renaissance Italian humanists turn to Jews to inspire Christian thought? In what ways were the Jews involved in developing the Renaissance culture of Italy? How did the Jews of this period lay the groundwork for the development of the modern Hebrew language?
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