HIST 219 Chapter Notes - Chapter 01-19: Abbasid Caliphate, Hebrew Calendar, Geonim
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Jewish medieval ages were not second class nor dark. Jewish middle ages begins w the rise if islam in 600s. Vast maj of jews ended up living under muslim emp. Tho began 2 shift back w immigration to christian eur and reconquest of iberian peninsula. Era also defined by power struggle among leadership. Medieval era lasts until 1492--jews expelled from spain. Early on in era, jewish communities centered around palestine/babylonia. By 900s, new jewish centers were appearing. M first encountered large jewish pop in medina. At first, muslims and jews got only. Eventually tho, poli/econ conflict forced 2 jewish clans to leave, 1 killed. Later, when exiles attacked/defeated, made peace by agreeing to pay tribute/accept supremacy of islam in exchange for safety--this set model for future muslim-jewish relations. Jewish figures/stories/values had big influence on m. The umayyad caliphate and the pact of umar . Even at height of islam, large christian minorities remained--so policy had 2 b developed.
