‘The Sephardics of Cura\u00e7ao’ offers an in-depth study of the Sephardic Jewish community in Cura\u00e7ao, which has played a significant role in the island\u2019s economic, social, and cultural development since the 17th century. Through anthropological analysis, Frances P. Karner examines the origins of this community, their migration from the Iberian Peninsula, their influence on trade in the Caribbean, and their religious and social traditions.<\/p>\n
The book highlights how the Sephardic Jews adapted to the specific conditions of Cura\u00e7ao and how they contributed to the broader Caribbean and Atlantic trade networks. Through historical documents and socio-cultural analyses, Karner provides a valuable insight into the unique position of this community within the Jewish diaspora.<\/p>\n
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\nIntroduction ….. 1<\/strong>
\nAim and Scope of Study ….. 1
\nMethods Used ….. 1
\nPresentation ….. 2
\nClarifications ….. 3<\/p>\n
\nCura\u00e7ao ….. 4
\nSephardics ….. 5<\/p>\n
\nSocial Structure ….. 10
\nFamily and Marriage Patterns ….. 11
\nFor-Names and Surnames ….. 16
\nReligion ….. 18
\nSocial Interactions ….. 20
\nRelations with the Afro-Carribbeans ….. 22
\nLanguage, Education, and Culture ….. 24
\nOccupations and Economy ….. 27
\nSephardism and Protestants ….. 32<\/p>\n
\nEconomy ….. 34
\nSocial Structure ….. 36
\nFamily and Marriage, Patterns ….. 37
\nEducation, Language, and Culture ….. 38<\/p>\n
\nRefinery ….. 40
\nSocial Structure and Economy ….. 42
\nMarriage, Family Patterns, and Surnames ….. 44
\nLanguage, Cultural Attitude, and Education ….. 48
\nReligion ….. 49<\/p>\n
\nWorld War II and the Economy ….. 51
\nSocio-Political Structure ….. 54
\nEducation, Culture, and Language ….. 56
\nMarriage and Family Patterns ….. 58
\nReligion ….. 66
\nSocial Interactions ….. 68<\/p>\n
\nGeneral Summary ….. 73
\nFuture Trends ….. 74<\/p>\n
\nSelected ….. 82
\nPertinent General Background ….. 83<\/p>\n