Mirrors of Paradise - ACE246.8

The Calahorra. Statue of Maimonides. Jewish manuscript. Edwards talking about Jewish contribution to the life of the mediaeval period, best preserved in Toledo. Buildings in Toledo. Decorative inscription in both Arabic and Hebrew. The city in manuscript illustration. Street with Jewish names. Jews were often responsible for translation of texts from Arabic to Spanish, and thus for the cross-cultural dissemination of knowledge into the Christian world. Synagogue converted into church. Tourists trying to work out the earlier structure. Manuscript showing synagogue. Christian statues and other decorations. Statue of San Vicente Ferrer who opposed integration between the religious communities. VO recites royal edict that Jews and Moors should wear distinctive hats or other symbols. Manuscript illustrating the expulsion of the Jews in 1492. Moors were also expelled. Manuscript showing baptism of a former Muslim. Christian service. Woman’s VO expresses the hope that the multi-cultural spirit of the past can be regained. Manuscript of mediaeval musicians. Shuka performing. Credits.