The Secret Jews of Spain: Crypto-Judaism Under the Inquisition

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the hidden world of conversos and crypto-Jews in 15th and 16th century Spain. They trace the origins of the Alhambra Decree of 1492, which forced Jews to convert or leave, and the subsequent rise of the Spanish Inquisition's persecution of those secretly practicing Judaism. The conversation focuses on the case of the Cárcel Secreta in Toledo, where accused heretics were imprisoned, and the testimony of witnesses like the cobbler Francisco de la Cruz. Lucas explains how crypto-Jews maintained their faith through rituals like observing fasts, lighting lamps on Friday nights, and reciting the Shema in secret. He details the Inquisition's methods: the Edict of Faith, the use of fama pública, and the logistics of autos de fe. The episode also touches on the role of the Suprema in standardizing procedures and the tragic story of the beatas who provided spiritual support. Through personal stories and archival records, they reveal the resilience and tragedy of those who risked everything to keep their faith alive. #CryptoJews #Conversos #SpanishInquisition #AlhambraDecree #CárcelSecreta #Toledo #EdictOfFaith #FamaPública #AutoDeFe #Suprema #FranciscoDeLaCruz #Beatification #1492 #Marranos #InquisitionHistory #SpainHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo