Figuring Racism in Medieval Christianity
M. Lindsay Kaplan's Figuring Racism in Medieval Christianity investigates the rhetorical figures in medieval religious texts that shaped early ideas of race and prejudice. By analyzing Christian writings, the book traces how theology intertwined with social hierarchies, offering insights into the historical foundations of racial discourse in Europe.
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In Figuring Racism in Medieval Christianity, M. Lindsay Kaplan examines the ways in which medieval Christian writings addressed concepts of race and prejudice.
The book delves into the rhetorical strategies employed in religious texts to navigate social and ethnic differences during the medieval period.
Kaplan's analysis highlights the intersection of theology and societal attitudes toward otherness in Christian thought.
Through careful study of historical sources, the work reveals enduring patterns in how racism was articulated and understood.
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