| The Popes Against the Jews: The Vatican's Role in the Rise of Modern Anti-Semitism Contributor(s): Kertzer, David I. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0375706054 ISBN-13: 9780375706059 Publisher: Vintage OUR PRICE: $19.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2002 Annotation: In this meticulously researched, unflinching, and reasoned study, National Book Award finalist David I. Kertzer presents shocking revelations about the role played by the Vatican in the development of modern anti-Semitism. Working in long-sealed Vatican archives, Kertzer unearths startling evidence to undermine the Church's argument that it played no direct role in the spread of modern anti-Semitism. In doing so, he challenges the Vatican's recent official statement on the subject, "We Remember. Kertzer tells an unsettling story that has stirred up controversy around the world and sheds a much-needed light on the past. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - History | Jewish - General - Social Science | Discrimination & Race Relations |
| Dewey: 261.260 |
| LCCN: 2001033728 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.3" W x 8" (0.70 lbs) 355 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this meticulously researched, unflinching, and reasoned study, National Book Award finalist David I. Kertzer presents shocking revelations about the role played by the Vatican in the development of modern anti-Semitism. Working in long-sealed Vatican archives, Kertzer unearths startling evidence to undermine the Church's argument that it played no direct role in the spread of modern anti-Semitism. In doing so, he challenges the Vatican's recent official statement on the subject, We Remember. Kertzer tells an unsettling story that has stirred up controversy around the world and sheds a much-needed light on the past. |