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The roots of modern antisemitism are often misunderstood, frequently attributed solely to the medieval period. However, in this compelling historical analysis, James Parkes argues that the origins of this deeply ingrained prejudice lie much deeper, embedded within the early interactions between the Church and the Synagogue. Spanning the Roman world, the rise of nascent Christianity, and the legal frameworks of Byzantium and Visigothic Spain, the book investigates the complex theological, social, and political foundations of early Jewish-Christian relations. Parkes meticulously traces how religious conflict and legislative shifts over centuries created a climate that eventually fostered the exclusion and hostility seen in later eras. By examining original documents, legal codes, and historical literature, the work provides a definitive study of how these archaic tensions laid the groundwork for the antisemitic structures that would persist for generations. Essential for anyone seeking to understand the historical evolution of religious intolerance, this scholarly yet accessible volume offers a critical perspective on the forces that shaped Western culture and the enduring legacy of the Jewish experience within it.
Used (acceptable, see images, some highlighting and some initial pages marking) Softcover ISBN 0689701519
