| Representations of Jews in Late Medieval and Early Modern German Literature Contributor(s): Martin, John D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0820479810 ISBN-13: 9780820479811 Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Germany - Religion - Literary Criticism | European - German |
| Dewey: 830.935 |
| Series: Studies in German Jewish History |
| Physical Information: 253 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Germany |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Drawing on Passion plays, hagiographical narratives and didactic literature, this text presents evidence that, contrary to common belief, Jews were often portrayed in medieval German Christian literature as sympathetic, even morally exemplary figures. |
