I understand that they were devout Christians, but how could they reconcile that with the killing and exile of Jewish and Muslim people? Was there any political motivations for wanting religious and ethnic uniformity?

I also read that there was a lot of anti-semitism motivated by the Jewish influence in the court and administrative level. Was this a contributing factor for Isabella and Ferdinand? Why would it be an issue for them if Jewish people were involved in elite society?

I guess I am just curious about the deeper meaning and motivations behind it, and how the royals would have been able to justify these policies. I am Jewish so it is something that I can't really wrap my head around, but I am also interested in a creative project involving this time period. Thanks in advance!