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Book SynopsisEhler's sophisticated yet accessible study of the pluralist diocese of Valencia is a valuable contribution to the study of Catholic reform, moriscos, Christian-Muslim relations in early modern Spain, and early modern Europe.
Trade ReviewWell researched and clearly presented. -- Hilaire Kallendorf American Historical Review 2007 Excellent study. -- James B. Tueller Renaissance Quarterly 2007 Engagingly studies the conflicts in Valencia between local elites and the viceroy and the archbishop, agents of central government. -- Carmen Peraita Year's Work in Modern Language Studies 2008 Between Christians and Moriscos is a carefully researched and highly readable work that shows with impartiality the complexity of Ribera, whose arguments were much used in the theological justification of the expulsion of the Moriscos. -- Grace Magnier Bulletin of Spanish Studies 2008 Between Christians and Moriscos is a fine and welcome contribution to the history of early modern Spain. -- Mary Halavais Journal of Modern History 2008 The book's greatest strength lies... in the highly original and well-crafted insight it provides. -- David Coleman European History Quarterly 2009 Surely, this book is destined to become required reading for all who are interested in early modern history and especially for those who have a special interest in Spain and Catholicism or in the history of Christian-Muslim relations. -- Carlos M. N. Eire Church History 2008 A well-documented, measured, subtle, and dispassionate look at the evolution of one of Spain's longest-tenured and powerful churchmen. -- William A. Christian Jr. Sixteenth Century Journal 2008
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgments
Prologue: The Formation of a Tridentine Bishop
1. Two Flocks, One Shepherd: Christians and Muslims in Valencia
2. The Limits of Episcopal Authority: The Pasquinades of 1570–1571
3. Reform by Other Means: The Colegio de Corpus Christi
4. From Moriscos to Moros: Ribera and the Baptized Muslims of Valencia
5. Disillusionment and Its Consequences: Ribera, Philip II, and the Valencian Moriscos
6. Justifying the Expulsion: Ribera and Philip III
Conclusion: The Ideal Bishop and the End of Spanish Islam
Notes
Bibliography
Index
