Johannes Reuchlin and the Campaign to Destroy Jewish Books
| Author | : David Price |
| Publisher | : OUP USA |
| Total Pages | : 368 |
| Release | : 2011-01-13 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780195394214 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0195394216 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Johannes Reuchlin and the Campaign to Destroy Jewish Books by : David Price
Download or read book Johannes Reuchlin and the Campaign to Destroy Jewish Books written by David Price and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2011-01-13 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the early 16th century Germany, attempts were made to confiscate and destroy Jewish books in order to end the practice of Judaism throughout the empire. Johannes Reuchlin wrote a passionate defense of Jewish writings and legal rights in 1510. Here is a study of Reuchlin's writings and their impact on Jewish-Christian relations.
