Religious Violence Between Christians and Jews: Medieval Roots, Modern Perspectives

Explorng the history of the conflict between Christians and Jews from medieval to modern times, this wide-ranging volume includes newly uncovered material from the recently opened post-Soviet archives. Anna Sapir Abulafia delineates controversial issues of inter-faith confrontation, and a number of eminent scholars from around the globe discuss openly and objectively the dynamics of Jewish creative response in the face of violence. Through the analysis of the histories of the Christian and Jewish religious traditions, this book provides a valuable understanding of their relationship as a modern day phenomenon.

Author Biography: Anna Sapir Abulafia is a Lecturer in History and Senior Tutor at Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge.