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Blood Inscriptions

Science, Modernity, and Ritual Murder at Europe's Fin de Siècle

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The persistence of blood libel accusations against Jews, despite Enlightenment ideals, is explored through four significant cases. Hillel J. Kieval delves into how these debunked beliefs regained traction among educated European elites, revealing the complexities of prejudice and societal narratives at the turn of the twentieth century. The analysis sheds light on the interplay between historical myths and cultural perceptions, highlighting the enduring impact of such accusations on Jewish communities.

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Blood Inscriptions, Hillel J. Kieval

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Titel
Blood Inscriptions
Ondertitel
Science, Modernity, and Ritual Murder at Europe's Fin de Siècle
Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2022
Formaat
Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
312
ISBN13
9780812253764
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The persistence of blood libel accusations against Jews, despite Enlightenment ideals, is explored through four significant cases. Hillel J. Kieval delves into how these debunked beliefs regained traction among educated European elites, revealing the complexities of prejudice and societal narratives at the turn of the twentieth century. The analysis sheds light on the interplay between historical myths and cultural perceptions, highlighting the enduring impact of such accusations on Jewish communities.