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Flight of the Faithful

By: Marian Gold
Narrated by: Marian Gold
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It's 1492, and Spain issues an edict forcing all non-Christians to convert to Catholicism or face expulsion. Sephardi Jew Jacob ben David, his wife, and his young sons leave Toledo for Lisbon.

Five years later, the Inquisition spreads to Portugal, so Jacob and family must emigrate once more. They cross the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas to Naples, then take another boat to Messina, Sicily. Changing their name to Campofiori and religion to Catholic, they purchase land, and for over 170 years settle as olive growers and wine producers.

In 1669, Mount Etna erupts, destroying everything, so descendant Ravaelo Campofiori, wife Bianca, and their family are forced to flee. They are persuaded to travel north to Bavaria where there might be employment.. This journey is treacherous and they struggle against cold and hunger, often begging or stealing food to survive. After almost three years, they arrive in Protestant Bavaria and encounter discrimination as Catholics. Meanwhile, Ravaelo is attracted to Judaism, the faith of his ancestors, but since his wife is a staunch Catholic, he must keep this a secret. After retiring from everyday work, he embarks on a final journey, where his discoveries have dramatic repercussions for the whole family.

Though rooted in history, where different identities, language, and customs must be adopted to survive, this 200-year family saga of love, loyalty, and faith strongly resonates with refugee issues in today's modern world.

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