In the Footsteps of the Jews of Greece

From Ancient Times to the Present DayKarababas, Anastasios Some praise for the Greek edition:A very engaging book about a unique aspect of Greece’s history.Topontiki This work offers for the first time a complete and comprehensive overview of the history of the Jews of Greece.CapitalGreek Jewry has a unique history in Europe, and Greek Judaism is possibly the oldest faith on the continent. The Hellenized Romaniotes, the Sephardim from the western Mediterranean and the Ashkenazim from central Europe created a mosaic of communities across the country, each one with its own fascinating history and tradition. Thessaloniki, the ‘Jerusalem of the Balkans’, Ioannina, the capital of the Romaniotes, Larissa, Volos, Patra, Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, Athens, and many others. These Jewish communities, together but also individually, are an integral part of Greece’s rich history. This pioneering book presents a unique detailed historical overview of the history of Greek Jews from antiquity to the presen