ACTS OF FAITH – Volume 1 in the History of the Inquisitions

The British Jewish historian Cecil Roth, who was educated at Oxford, wrote a book that was of special interest to author Martin Elsant. The book was entitled History Of the Marranos and of the many figures covered in it was one Diego Lopes of Pinancos in Coimbra, Portugal. Ironically, Mr. Elsant is a former radiologist living in Jerusalem and Mr. Roth died in Jerusalem in the year 1970. While much of ACTS OF FAITH is dedicated to the descendants of Read More

Architecture and Decoration of Christian Churches/Cathedrals, Jewish Synagogues, and Islamic Mosques

A reflection on religious monuments as well as their implements in connection to their faith and prayer use. This reflection uses Jewish, Islamic, and Christian religions as study examples of the medieval time. Welding Sacer as well as Profanus religion is sacred, the sacer cradle, the intertwined reality of faith, and profanes. It is in cathedrals, churches, temples, synagogues, and mosques that we connect the sacer and profanus, the home of prayers. Among the variety of religions and customs, it Read More