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Sentences with MARRANOS

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"The marranos were a group of Sephardic Jews in medieval Spain who were forced to convert to Christianity or face persecution."
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"The term marranos is derived from the Spanish word for swine, reflecting the derogatory attitude towards these converted Jews."
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"During the Spanish Inquisition, many marranos were secretly practicing Judaism while publicly pretending to be Christians."
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"The marranos faced constant suspicion and scrutiny by the authorities."
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"The marranos tried to maintain their Jewish traditions and customs in secret."
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"Some marranos managed to escape Spain and find refuge in other countries."
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"The marranos were often ostracized by both the Christian and Jewish communities."
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"The identity of marranos was often a source of internal conflict and struggle."
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"The persecution of marranos eventually led to the establishment of the Portuguese Inquisition."
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"The history of the marranos is a complex and tragic one."
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