Forced Baptisms

Discover the compelling narrative of Forced Baptisms by Marina Caffiero, published by the University of California Press in 2011. This insightful hardback edition spans 336 pages and delves into a critical chapter of Church history. Caffiero meticulously utilizes archival sources to investigate the Roman Catholic Church's coercive practices from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries, specifically focusing on the forced conversion of Jews in Rome. The book uncovers the alarming frequency with which individuals were abducted from the Roman ghetto and pressured into accepting baptism. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of faith, culture, and history, Forced Baptisms sheds light on the darker aspects of religious conversion and the impact of these policies on Jewish communities. Enhance your understanding of this poignant historical period by adding this essential work to your collection.