A Split Jewish Diaspora: Its Dramatic Consequences II*
Arye Edrei|Doron Mendels
The article deals with the consequences of split Diaspora that was described in Part I this study (published JSP 16.2 [2007]: 91-137). This second part demonstrates gap between western Jews and eastern ones continued even widened early Middle Ages. west either converted to Christianity or remained biblical Jews. latter were more agreeable Christian environment Latin Europe, but at moment Rabbinic Law lore started arrive friction Christians increased dramatically. Also, shows living Byzantine Empire underwent same processes experienced by their brethren Europe due lack communication Judaism. In both Greek revolution arrived circa ninth century. also discusses various reactions earlier thus add some useful information, clarify strengthen arguments I.
Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha