CHAPTER I--JEWS.

Neglect of Instruction of coerced Converts 231

Slenderness of Proof required for Prosecutio 232

Gradual Disappearance of Judaism 234

Influx of Portuguese Judaizers after the Conquest of Portugal 237

Portugal--Treatment of Jewish Refugees 237

João III resolves to introduce the Inquisition 238

Struggle in Rome between João and the New Christians 239

João obtains an unrestricted Inquisition 253

Activity of the Inquisition 259

Tribunal established in Goa but not in Brazil 261

Organization of the Portuguese Inquisition 262

Cases of George Buchanan and Damião de Goes 263

Increased activity after the Spanish Conquest 265

The General Pardon of 1604 267

The Portuguese New Christians in Spain 270

Active Persecution in Portugal 273

Discussions as to Expulsion 275

Rebellion of 1640--João IV favors the New Christians 280

Padre Antonio Vieira S. J. appeals for them to Rome 284

Innocent XI orders Modifications of Procedure 289

Unabated Prejudice in Spain--Olivares opposes the Inquisition 290

Dread of Jewish Propaganda--Case of Lope de Vera 293

Persistent Persecution of Portuguese 296

Gradual Obsolescence of Jewish Observances 300

Restriction of Emigration or Expulsion 303

Catastrophe of Majorca 305

Recrudescence of Persecution after the War of Succession 308

Extinction of Judaism in Spain 311

Exclusion of Foreign Jews 311

Readmission to Spain under Constitution of 1869 315