The Medieval Roots of Antisemitism Continuities and Discontinuities from the Middle Ages to the Present Day
Synopsis
This book presents a fresh approach to the question of the historical continuities and discontinuities of Jew-hatred, juxtaposing chapters dealing with the same phenomenon – one in the pre-modern, one in the modern period. How do the circumstances of interreligious violence differ in pre-Reformation Europe, the modern Muslim world, and the modern Western world? In addition to the diachronic comparison, most chapters deal with the significance of religion for the formation of anti-Jewish stereotypes. The direct dialogue of small-scale studies bridging the chronological gap brings out important nuances: anti-Zionist texts appropriating medieval ritual murder accusations; modern-day pogroms triggered by contemporary events but fuelled by medieval prejudices; and contemporary stickers drawing upon long-inherited knowledge about what a "Jew" looks like. These interconnections, however, differ from the often-assumed straightforward continuities between medieval and modern anti-Jewish hatred. The book brings together many of the most distinguished scholars of this field, creating a unique dialogue between historical periods and academic disciplines.Book details
- Author:
- Jonathan Adams, Cordelia Heß
- ISBN:
- 9781351120807
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781351120821, 9780367593049, 9781138630888
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Pages:
- 474
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2023-09-26
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2018
- Copyright by:
- Jonathan Adams, Cordelia Heß
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction