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Muslim Rule Was Culturally Persuasive
- Cordoba became a dominant, attractive civilization that drew Christians to adopt its language and culture.
- Conversion there was largely organic rather than forced, producing social change over generations.
The Provocateurs Who Sparked The Martyrs
- Two Christian leaders, Eulogius and Paul Alvarus, deliberately provoked Muslims to draw attention to Christian decline.
- Their tactic was public blasphemy and advocating voluntary martyrdom to rally Christians.
A Short-Lived Local Fad
- From 850–859 roughly 48–50 fringe Christians publicly blasphemed and were executed in Córdoba.
- The movement fizzled after its instigator, Eulogius, was executed and had little long-term impact.