The Jew in the Medieval World
A Source Book: 315-1791
by Jacob R. Marcus
The history of medieval Judaism may be considered under two aspects: What the world did to the Jew; and what the Jew did for himself.
Both aspects are interrelated, but not necessarily dependent. Whether the world had been benign and pacific or – as it was – hostile and cruel, the Jew would still have prayed, studied, entered professions, traveled, organized communal endeavors, in a phrase, pursued the normal activities of social life. To the extent, however, that he was harassed and persecuted, the Jew responded: he defended himself and replied to his enemies.
The author was Professor of American Jewish History at Hebrew Union College.
The call number for this book is:
660.5
Mar (Ed.)