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In Our Time: Philosophy

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Rembrandt, a Jew, Born in Amsterdam

Amsterdam was a centre of attraction for people seeking asylum from political and religious persecution all round europe. The city had the reputation of being place where sexual freedom could be exercised. Rembrandt's family were expelled in a curious way, because they'd adopted christianity but kept being jewish.

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