Astruc Remoch (sometimes spelled Raimuch) was an apostate Jew that made his mark in history by attempting the conversion of other Jews in the 1300s during the Inquisition. Jews in apostasy are those Jews who have abandoned Judaism and have joined another religion. ... Centuries: 13th century - 14th century - 15th century Decades: 1250s 1260s 1270s 1280s 1290s - 1300s - 1310s 1320s 1330s 1340s 1350s Years: 1300 1301 1302 1303 1304 1305 1306 1307 1308 1309 Events and Trends MARF Categories: 1300s ... Artistic (i. ...

Remoch was an Orthodox Jewish medical doctor in Fraga, Spain in the 14th century. He is known to have been very strong in his Jewish beliefs, and had contact with prominent Jews of his day, such as Benveniste ibn Labi of Saragossa. Orthodox Judaism is the stream of Judaism which adheres to a relatively strict interpretation and application of the laws and ethics first canonized in the Talmud (The Oral Law) and later codified in the Shulkhan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law). It is governed by these works and the Rabbinical commentary... Fraga is the major town of the comarca of Bajo Cinca (Catalan Baix Cinca) in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain. ... This 14th-century statue from south India depicts the gods Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right). ... For alternative meanings, see Zaragoza (disambiguation). ...

In 1391, Remoch embraced Catholocism. He renounced Judaism, and took the Spanish Catholic name Francisco Dias-Carni (Francis God-flesh). Following his conversion, Remoch's feelings towards Catholicism were so strong that he endangered his old Jewish friend En-Shealtiel Bonfos, (probably a son of the physician Isaac Bonfos born Shealtiel of Falces.), in his efforts to get Bonfos to convert as well. Events August 5 - Anti-Jewish riots erupt in Toledo, Spain and Barcelona. ... This article considers Catholicism in the broadest ecclesiastical sense. ... Judaism is the religion of the Jewish people, with around 14 million followers (as of 2005 [1]). It is one of the first recorded monotheistic faiths and one of the oldest religious traditions still practiced today. ...

Remoch (Francisco) wrote a letter to his friend in Hebrew, critical of Judaism and supportive of the beliefs of Christianity. In response, Remoch received two letters. Bonfos composed a careful response to what was a very delicate topic during the Inquisition, avoiding any statements that the Church might find offensive.

The satirical poet Solomon ben Reuben Bonfed wrote his own much less careful reply to Remoch's arguments in a rhyming prose that attacked each of Remoch's arguments.

Solomon first apologizes for his interference in matters that are none of his business, then insists that as a Jew he cannot remain silent amidst the argument, and continues to argue that the Christian belief system was unsupportable, stating, "You twist and distort the Bible text to establish the Trinity."[1]

Sources

• JewishEncyclopedia.com - RAIMUCH (REMOCH), ASTRUC
• POLEMICS AND POLEMICAL LITERATURE (Jewish Encyclopedia) - BibleWiki