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A rivetting tale of love, survival and hidden faith during the Spanish Inquisition
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A Fascinating Odyssey
2. Oktober 2010
Format:Taschenbuch
SHADOW OF THE GREEN CROSS is an engrossing historical novel that takes us back to the time of the Catholic Inquisition and the Secret Jews. Whereas, the story might have been only a religious comment on the sufferings of one faith caused by another, it's the story of a tragic time in history of two faiths. Caught up in this tragedy are a Catholic altar boy, Pedro, who thinks his religion must be doing the right thing in baptizing Jewish people, and a Jewish little girl, Isabel, who is befriended by the young altar boy. Here we have the beginnings of a beautiful love story of two young people gradually becoming terrified of the excesses of one faith, so sure it knows what is right, to the exclusion of the other.
Ms. Shaftel's deft hand at weaving a love story against such a terrifying setting and taking us even to new lands, all the while keeping up a strong tension, exhibits her expertise. We, as readers, are meant to hate, not a faith, but a mind set that insists upon rigid rules more than the love of God.
This is a history of the Jewish people that needs to be told. And it is good to keep in mind today, as Jews and Catholics work to pray together.
Ms. Shaftel's deft hand at weaving a love story against such a terrifying setting and taking us even to new lands, all the while keeping up a strong tension, exhibits her expertise. We, as readers, are meant to hate, not a faith, but a mind set that insists upon rigid rules more than the love of God.
This is a history of the Jewish people that needs to be told. And it is good to keep in mind today, as Jews and Catholics work to pray together.
4 von 4 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
A Far-Reaching Shadow
22. Oktober 2010
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The basic story of SHADOW OF THE GREEN CROSS is the Spanish Inquisition and how it affects Isabel Alverez, who, at the start of the novel, is a four-year-old Jewish girl, forced to convert, and Pedro da Cuelho, a thirteen-year-old Catholic boy who participates in the "ceremony." Most of the story deals with what living in Portugal and Spain during that time meant to Isabel's family. An important part of that is what it does to Pedro.
When they are older, Isabel and Pedro fall in love, but their religious differences, especially because of what the Catholic church has done to the Jews, makes their relationship impossible to her parents.
Ms. Shaftel offers well-developed, three-dimensional characters and a compelling story line which goes into detail about the Inquisition. She also talks about how the horrible actions of some of the Inquisition's leaders were viewed and acted upon by other Catholics as well as how the New Catholics lived their lives and were treated by their neighbors. As Ms. Shaftel writes, "Fear is the enemy of reason."
This book is very timely today when we hear about people from one religion expecting everyone to conform to its standards. Examples are public prayer (especially in schools), abortion, and homosexuality. Some of the passages that examine this include "The fish do not demand of the birds that they swim in the river. The birds do not compel the fish to fly. Each one serves God according to the way he was created" and "You may follow one stream. Realize that it leads to the ocean. Do not confuse the stream with the ocean."
When they are older, Isabel and Pedro fall in love, but their religious differences, especially because of what the Catholic church has done to the Jews, makes their relationship impossible to her parents.
Ms. Shaftel offers well-developed, three-dimensional characters and a compelling story line which goes into detail about the Inquisition. She also talks about how the horrible actions of some of the Inquisition's leaders were viewed and acted upon by other Catholics as well as how the New Catholics lived their lives and were treated by their neighbors. As Ms. Shaftel writes, "Fear is the enemy of reason."
This book is very timely today when we hear about people from one religion expecting everyone to conform to its standards. Examples are public prayer (especially in schools), abortion, and homosexuality. Some of the passages that examine this include "The fish do not demand of the birds that they swim in the river. The birds do not compel the fish to fly. Each one serves God according to the way he was created" and "You may follow one stream. Realize that it leads to the ocean. Do not confuse the stream with the ocean."
4 von 4 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
A Fascinating Read
5. Oktober 2010
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Ann Marcia Shaftel has written a powerful and moving love story set against the horrors of the Spanish Inquisition. Isabel, who was born Jewish but was forced to be Baptized at age four, later falls in love with Pedro, who is Catholic. The book tells the story of Man's Inhumanity to Man in the name of God, a story that exists to this very day. It also tells the story of the differences in the values and beliefs of the different religions and the conflicts within the families where the two lovers families have strong views about their children marrying someone outside of the religion to which they were born. Isabel later winds up working to help save Jews from the Inquisition. The story is compelling and action packed and takes the reader from Portugal to Spain and ultimately to Brazil. For an interesting and informative read I strongly recommend this book.
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