What is a converso in the context of John of the Cross's background?
A Spanish Jew who converted to Christianity
A style of poetry
A Latin term for friar
A type of ecclesiastical title
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A converso is a Spanish Jew who converted to Christianity. This was a common practice in Spain during the 16th century, when the Inquisition was in full swing. Many conversos were forced to convert to Christianity, while others converted voluntarily in order to avoid persecution. John of the Cross was a converso himself, and his writings often reflect the struggles that he faced as a result of his conversion.
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