History of Antisemitism

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Antisemitism means hostility, negative perceptions and persecution of Jews. Examines the evolution of antisemitism in the West from antiquity to modern times. Explains the history of antisemitism by looking at the interplay of religious, economic, cultural and political factors. Gives special attention to the origins of Christianity, the place of Judaism in Christian self-understanding, the power struggle between popes and emperors during the Middle Ages, the involvement of Jews in money lending, the alliance between the Jews and the secular princes, the rise of modern nationalism, and the place of racism in the politics of modern nation states. With a better understanding of the history of antisemitism, ponders the differences and similarities between premodern anti-Judaism and modern antisemitism.