Antisemitism: a historical encyclopedia of prejudice and persecution (Two Vol. Set)

Written by top scholars in an accessible manner, this unique encyclopedia offers worldwide coverage of the origins, forms, practitioners, and effects of antisemitism, leading to the Holocaust and surviving to the present day.The word'antisemite'was first used to describe a politically motivated enemy of the Jews in 1879. The subject of antisemitism has often been focused on the Holocaust; however, current events and history have much to add to this discussion. For example, in 1995 a Japanese pseudo-Buddhist religious cult, imagining itself to be under attack by Jews, released sarin gas on the Tokyo subway, killing 12. From 1881 to 1900 there were 128 public accusations of Jewish'ritual murder'allegedly involving the killing of Christian children to use their blood for religious purposes.Entries in this encyclopedia span the period from ancient Egypt to the modern era. Key theoreticians of Jew-hatred and their written works, its permeation of Christianity and modern Islam, and its political, artistic, and economic manifestations are covered. This is the first comprehensive work that deals with the entire history of ideas and practices that engendered the Holocaust. The Word Antisemite Was First Used To Describe A Politically Motivated Enemy Of The Jews In 1879. The Subject Of Antisemitism Has Often Been Focused On The Holocaust; However, Current Events And History Have Much To Add To This Discussion. For Example, In 1995 A Japanese Pseudo-buddhist Religious Cult, Imagining Itself To Be Under Attack By Jews, Released Sarin Gas On The Tokyo Subway, Killing 12. From 1881 To 1900 There Were 128 Public Accusations Of Jewish Ritual Murder Allegedly Involving The Killing Of Christian Children To Use Their Blood For Religious Purposes. Entries In This Encyclopedia Span The Period From Ancient Egypt To The Modern Era. Key Theoreticians Of Jew-hatred And Their Written Works, Its Permeation Of Christianity And Modern Islam, And Its Political, Artistic, And Economic Manifestations Are Covered. This Is The First Comprehensive Work That Deals With The Entire History Of Ideas And Practices That Engendered The Holocaust. V. 1. A-k -- V. 2. L-z. Richard S. Levy, Editor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "Today an unholy alliance of neo-Nazis, radical Islamists, and "anti-Imperialists" pour scorn on Jewish suffering during the Holocaust while at the same time reviving notorious forgeries like the "Protocols of the Elders of Zion." A unique reference encyclopedia, Antisemitism is a comprehensive guide to antisemitism including some of its more obscure and subtle manifestations." This comprehensive history of the hatred that spawned the worst genocide in human history is a timely reminder of how even the most absurd and hateful ideas can affect the course of world events. Antisemitism is an invaluable guide for students of law, history, human rights, politics, religion, and ethnicity. This unique reference encyclopedia charts the history of both the purveyors and the victims of antisemitism over more than two millenia. Preliminaries......Page 1 Copyright......Page 4 CONTENTS......Page 5 Contributors and Their Entries......Page 13 INTRODUCTION......Page 29 A - Z......Page 63 L - Z......Page 471 Index......Page 855