The Myth of Ritual Murder: Jews and Magic in Reformation Germany
R. Po-Chia Hsia examines the myth of ritual murder in Reformation Germany, tracing its connections to Jews, magic, and the religious culture of the period. This historical study considers how a persistent accusation took shape within its broader social and intellectual context.
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The Myth of Ritual Murder explores the history of ritual murder accusations in Reformation Germany.
R. Po-Chia Hsia examines the relationship between these accusations, Jewish communities, and ideas about magic.
The book focuses on the religious and cultural context in which this myth circulated.
It offers a historical study of prejudice, belief, and representation in early modern Germany.
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