Apostasy and Jewish identity in High Middle Ages Northern Europe : 'Are you still my brother?'

The attitude of Jews living in the medieval Christian world to Jews who converted to Christianity or to Christians seeking to join the Jewish faith reflects the central traits that make up Jewish self-identification. The Jews saw themselves as a unique group chosen by God, who expected them to play...

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Main Author: Goldin, Simha (auth)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: Manchester Manchester University Press 20141031
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