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Murder of William of Norwich: The Origins of the Blood Libel in Medieval Europe, (Paperback)
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Murder of William of Norwich: The Origins of the Blood Libel in Medieval Europe, (Paperback)
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In 1144 the body of young William of Norwich was found. He had been tortured and then murdered by a person or persons unknown but for a variety of reasons blame was unfairly placed on the entire Jewish community. This incredibly well researched and well written book details the history of what is...
from Veronica.Sparrow
In 1144 the body of young William of Norwich was found. He had been tortured and then murdered by a person or persons unknown but for a variety of reasons blame was unfairly placed on the entire Jewish community. This incredibly well researched and well written book details the history of what is...
from Veronica.Sparrow
In 1144 the body of young William of Norwich was found. He had been tortured and then murdered by a person or persons unknown but for a variety of reasons blame was unfairly placed on the entire Jewish community. This incredibly well researched and well written book details the history of what is...
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This book is a full examination of what the author maintains is the first historical example of the 'blood libel" --the claim that Jews as a community would ritually kill a Christian youth, usually around Easter time. What happened in this case was that an apprentice leatherworker named William w...
from Strider66
Pros: fascinating interpretation, lots of endnotes and explanation Cons: highly academic The accusation that the Jews of the city of Norwich murdered the apprentice William in a mockery of the crucifixion, and the Life of St William that was later written, set the stage for similar accusations in...
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