Converts from Judaism in Germany, 1500-1750
by
Elisheva Carlebach
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2008
This pioneering book reevaluates the place of converts from Judaism in the narrative of Jewish history. Long considered beyond the pale of Jewish historiography, converts played a central role in shaping both noxious and positive images of Jews and Judaism for Christian readers. Focusing on German Jews...