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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : History
131-248/348 Christians and Jews in Medieval Europe |
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Availability: | Not offered in 1997. | |
Credit Points: | 16.7 2nd and 3rd year | |
Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor A Gilmour-Bryson | |
Contact: | Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial a week. | |
Subject Description: | This subject explores the origins of anti-semitism, the impact of law codes, both civil and religious, on the Jews, the motivation of anti-Jewish activities, relations between Christians and Jews in Western Europe and the Holy Land, and the varying positions of Jews and Christians in the Muslim world. The focus is on the contribution of Jews to western medieval society, and what appeared to be the justification for the anti-semitic actions of other societies in relation to the Jews. A wide variety of primary source material exists in translation. | |
Assessment: | Tutorial participation and written work of not more than 5000 words. | |
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