To the End of the Earth: A History of the Crypto-Jews of New Mexico

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"To the End of the Earth: A History of the Crypto-Jews of New Mexico" by Stanley Hordes is a comprehensive study of the Crypto-Jews, Sephardic Jews who secretly practiced Judaism while publicly professing Christianity, in the American Southwest. Hordes explores the history and cultural practices of these Crypto-Jews in New Mexico, focusing on their struggles to maintain their Jewish identity while facing persecution and discrimination. The book delves into the origins of Crypto-Judaism in Spain and Portugal during the Spanish Inquisition and the subsequent migration of Crypto-Jews to the New World, including New Mexico. Hordes provides detailed accounts of the Crypto-Jewish communities in New Mexico and their efforts to keep their Jewish traditions alive through generations of secrecy and isolation. Through extensive research and interviews with descendants of Crypto-Jews, Hordes sheds light on the hidden history of these marginalized communities and their unique cultural heritage. "To the End of the Earth" offers a compelling and important exploration of the enduring legacy of Crypto-Judaism in New Mexico and its impact on the broader understanding of Jewish history in the Americas. Description by ChatGPT.