HIST 305 - Jews and Christians in the Middle Ages

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Denison University

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Description:

A seminar that examines the relationship between Jews and Christians in medieval Europe. Through a wide range of primary sources, written by medieval Christians and Jews, we will attempt to reconstruct how Christians and Jews imagined each other and what motivated them to act in the way that they did. We will examine some of the contexts for Jewish-Christian interaction and will explore the interdependence of Jews and Christians, economically, politically, and psychologically. Topics will include the medieval church and Jews, the legal status of Jews in the medieval state, economic roles, biblical exegesis, forced disputation, conversion, the crusades, accusations of host desecration and ritual murder, and explusion.(4 credits)

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.denison.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 587-0810

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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