
Perspectives in Social Science
Volume 9 August 2010
Perspectives in Social Science
The Role of Jews in Muslim Spain: A Historical Golden Age for Jewish Development
Perspectives in Social Science
Volume 9 August 2010
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Abstract
For almost seven hundred and eighty one years i.e, from 711 C.E. to 1492 C.E; Muslim people and rulers were present in Spain with impressive history except for some short periods of controversy and conflict among themselves during which the Jewish position was not comparatively better. As contrast to those durations, for most of the periods during Muslim rule, due to their outstanding roles Jews were surely more benefited community compared with other minority groups. that is why this period of Muslim rule in Spain is called the Golden Age for Jewish development in the history of Spain. This article deals with the Jewish role in Muslim Spain mostly focusing their position in intellectual affairs as well as at decision making levels.