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Mothers and Children: Jewish Family Life in Medieval Europe (Jews, Christians, and Muslims from the Ancient to the Modern World),New
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This book presents a synthetic history of the familythe most basic building block of medieval Jewish communitiesin Germany and northern France during the High Middle Ages. Concentrating on the special roles of mothers and children, it also advances recent efforts to write a comparative JewishChristian social history.Elisheva Baumgarten draws on a rich trove of primary sources to give a full portrait of medieval Jewish family life during the period of childhood from birth to the beginning of formal education at age seven. Illustrating the importance of understanding Jewish practice in the context of Christian society and recognizing the shared foundations in both societies, Baumgarten's examination of Jewish and Christian practices and attitudes is explicitly comparative. Her analysis is also wideranging, covering nearly every aspect of home life and childrearing, including pregnancy, midwifery, birth and initiation rituals, nursing, sterility, infanticide, remarriage, attitudes toward mothers and fathers, gender hierarchies, divorce, widowhood, early education, and the place of children in the home, synagogue, and community.A richly detailed and deeply researched contribution to our understanding of the relationship between Jews and their nonJewish neighbors, Mothers and Children provides a key analysis of the history of Jewish families in medieval Ashkenaz.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mothers and Children: Jewish Family Life in Medieval Europe'? A: The book provides a synthetic history of the Jewish family, particularly focusing on the roles of mothers and children in medieval Germany and northern France during the High Middle Ages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Mothers and Children: Jewish Family Life in Medieval Europe' is Elisheva Baumgarten.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers a wide range of topics including pregnancy, midwifery, birth rituals, nursing, childrearing, divorce, and the role of children in the family and community.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 22, 2007.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: Yes, this book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: Does the book compare Jewish and Christian family practices? A: Yes, the author explicitly compares Jewish and Christian practices and attitudes regarding family life.
- Q: What is the significance of this book? A: The book is significant as it provides a detailed analysis of Jewish family life and offers insights into the relationship between Jews and their non-Jewish neighbors during the medieval period.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for historical research? A: Yes, the book draws on a rich trove of primary sources and is a well-researched contribution to understanding medieval Jewish family history.