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The Myth Of Ritual Murder: Jews And Magic In Reformation Germany
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From The Midfifteenth Century To The Early Seventeenth, German Jews Were Persecuted And Tried For The Alleged Ritual Murders Of Christian Children, Whose Blood Purportedly Played A Crucial Part In Jewish Magical Rites. In This Engrossing Book R. Pochia Hsia Traces The Rise And Decline Of Ritual Murder Trials During That Period. Using Sources Ranging From Christian And Kabbalistic Treatises To Judicial Records And Popular Pamphlets, Hsia Examines The Religious Sources Of The Idea Of Child Sacrifice And Blood Symbolism And Reconstructs The Political Context Of Ritual Murder Trials Against The Jews.This Volume Combines Clarity Of Thinking, Elegance Of Style, And Exemplary Scholarly Attention To Detail With Intellectual Sobriety And Human Compassion.Jerome Friedman, Sixteenth Century Journalhsia Has Succeeded In Turning Established Knowledge To Illuminatingly New Purposes.G.R. Elton, New York Review Of Booksthis Meticulously Researched And Unusually Perceptive Book Is Social And Intellectual History At Its Best.Library Journala Fresh Perspective On An Old Problem By A Major New Talent.Steven Ozment, Harvard Universityr. Pochia Hsia, Professor Of History At The University Of Massachusetts, Amherst, Is Also The Author Of Society And Religion In Mnster, 15351618
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Myth of Ritual Murder'? A: 'The Myth of Ritual Murder' focuses on the historical persecution of German Jews from the mid-fifteenth to the early seventeenth century, particularly the accusations of ritual murder involving Christian children.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by R. Po-chia Hsia, a professor of history at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
- Q: When was 'The Myth of Ritual Murder' published? A: This book was published on September 10, 1990.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the rise and decline of ritual murder trials, the political context surrounding these trials, and the religious sources of ideas regarding child sacrifice and blood symbolism.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Myth of Ritual Murder' contains a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and offers scholarly insights, making it suitable for academic research on Jewish history and ritual murder.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item is listed as 'New', indicating it has not been previously owned or read.
- Q: Does the book include references or sources? A: Yes, the book utilizes a variety of sources including Christian and Kabbalistic treatises, judicial records, and popular pamphlets.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: The book is listed as an 'Unstated edition', meaning there is no specific edition information provided.