When I was working on my last MS I was doing a lot of research on the Inquisitions and I came across this story that I would love to see get some attention.
Maybe a book has already been written on this- I don't know. I would love to do the story myself, but I feel this one needs someone with a strong background or understanding in Judaism and its history, to do it justice.
The story is about Edgardo Mortara, a six year old Jewish boy who was secretly baptized by his Christian nurse maid. He was taken from his family by Inquisition Agents in 1858, as they felt he was now one of theirs and should be raised a Christian. His parents were devastated of course and fought hard to get him back. (I cannot remember if they got him back or not.) The story even made international news.
I think this is a powerful story. And I really wish someone would consider using this for book material.
Also, google the Cantonist, in Russia 1825-1855 that might be another great story about the Jewish boy soldiers taken from their homes, as young as 8 years old, forced to eat pork or starve, do road marches until they were dead or almost dead while priest preached at them to convert.
I personally never knew this part of history and most people that I have asked about it never heard of it. I have a big heart for the underdog and stuff like this gets my attention.
If it sparks your interest and you use this let me know, I want to buy a copy if it gets published!
Oh, another idea - the Roma/Gypsy in Europe, you can read about their plight on my blog and see a disturbing video of their abuse today. You would be shocked of the blatant rasicm that is going on in Europe. They have a history of mistreatment, and they are the underdog of the underdogs. If you are interested I have some info on them as well.
Maybe a book has already been written on this- I don't know. I would love to do the story myself, but I feel this one needs someone with a strong background or understanding in Judaism and its history, to do it justice.
The story is about Edgardo Mortara, a six year old Jewish boy who was secretly baptized by his Christian nurse maid. He was taken from his family by Inquisition Agents in 1858, as they felt he was now one of theirs and should be raised a Christian. His parents were devastated of course and fought hard to get him back. (I cannot remember if they got him back or not.) The story even made international news.
I think this is a powerful story. And I really wish someone would consider using this for book material.
Also, google the Cantonist, in Russia 1825-1855 that might be another great story about the Jewish boy soldiers taken from their homes, as young as 8 years old, forced to eat pork or starve, do road marches until they were dead or almost dead while priest preached at them to convert.
I personally never knew this part of history and most people that I have asked about it never heard of it. I have a big heart for the underdog and stuff like this gets my attention.
If it sparks your interest and you use this let me know, I want to buy a copy if it gets published!
Oh, another idea - the Roma/Gypsy in Europe, you can read about their plight on my blog and see a disturbing video of their abuse today. You would be shocked of the blatant rasicm that is going on in Europe. They have a history of mistreatment, and they are the underdog of the underdogs. If you are interested I have some info on them as well.
