| Religious Violence Between Christians and Jews: Medieval Roots, Modern Perspectives 2002 Edition Contributor(s): Abulafia, A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0333921879 ISBN-13: 9780333921876 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2001 Annotation: Thoroughly exploring the history of the conflict between Christians and Jews from medieval to modern times, this wide-ranging volume includes newly uncovered material from the recently opened post-Soviet archives. Anna Sapir Abulafia delineates controversial issues of inter-faith confrontation, and a number of eminent scholars from around the globe discuss openly and objectively the dynamics of Jewish creative response in the face of violence. Through the analysis of the histories of the Christian and Jewish religious traditions, this book provides a valuable understanding of their relationship as a modern day phenomenon. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Judaism - History |
| Dewey: 261.260 |
| LCCN: 2001032727 |
| Lexile Measure: 1570 |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 6.06" W x 8.68" (0.99 lbs) 205 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Exploring deep into the history of the conflict between Christians and Jews from medieval to modern times, this wide-ranging volume - which includes newly uncovered material from the recently opened post-Soviet archives - seeks to bring positive understanding to controversial issues of inter-faith confrontation. Here, a number of eminent scholars from around the globe, come together to discuss openly and objectively the dynamics of Jewish creative response in the face of violence. Through the analysis of the histories of both the Christian and Jewish religious traditions, we are brought to an understanding of their relationship as a modern day phenomenon. |