Holy Hatred: Christianity, Antisemitism, and the Holocaust by R. Michael (Englis

Description: Holy Hatred by R. Michael Although Christianitys precise influence on the Holocaust cannot be determined and the Christian churches did not themselves perpetrate the Final Solution, Michael argues that two millennia of Christian ideas and prejudices and their impact on Christians behaviour appear to be the major basis of antisemitism and its apex, the Holocaust. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Although Christianitys precise influence on the Holocaust cannot be determined and the Christian churches did not themselves perpetrate the Final Solution, Michael argues that two millennia of Christian ideas and prejudices and their impact on Christians behaviour appear to be the major basis of antisemitism and its apex, the Holocaust. Notes Subtitled, Christianity, Anti-Semitism & The Holocaust, this is a challenge to Christian ideals. Author Biography ROBERT MICHAEL is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, USA. Table of Contents Contents: Introduction Christianity, Antisemitism, and the Holocaust Christian Scriptures and Church Fathers Medieval Violence The Germanies from Luther to Hitler Christian Antisemitism, the German People, Adolf Hitler Postscript Review A praiseworthy achievement a model of its kind. Paul R. Bartrop, Honorary Research Fellow, The Faculty of Arts, Deakin University, and Head of History, Bialik CollegeHoly Hatred is a masterful, beautifully written study of how Christianity and the churches shaped and sustained a lethal antisemitism for almost two millennia. Future studies of the Holocaust or of antisemitism will have to address Michaels work. Eunice G. Pollack, University of North TexasFollowing in the footsteps of Poliakov and Flannery, this book offers a powerful description of Christianitys intimate involvement with Judeophobia and anti-Semitism from the gospels forward. Peter J. Haas, Abba Hillel Silver Professor of Jewish Studies, Chair, Department of Religious Studies, and Director, The Samuel Rosenthal Center for Judaic Studies, Case Western Reserve UniversityIf anyone still remains ignorant of the Christian origins of anti-Semitism ancient and modern and its contribution to the Holocaust, this book will remedy that bliss:clearly, and in comprehensive detail. Richard Elliott Sherwin, Professor, Bar-Ilan University Long Description Although Christianitys precise influence on the Holocaust cannot be determined and the Christian churches did not themselves perpetrate the Final Solution, Robert Michael argues in "Holy Hatred" that the two millennia of Christian ideas and prejudices and their impact on Christians behavior appear to be the major basis of antisemitism and of the apex of antisemitism, the Holocaust. Review Quote "A praiseworthy achievement--a model of its kind."--Paul R. Bartrop, Honorary Research Fellow, The Faculty of Arts, Deakin University, and Head of History, Bialik College Description for Bookstore This book Details ISBN1403974721 Short Title HOLY HATRED Pages 254 Language English ISBN-10 1403974721 ISBN-13 9781403974723 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Subtitle Christianity, Antisemitism, and the Holocaust Place of Publication Gordonsville Country of Publication United States Residence US Birth 1936 DOI 10.1604/9781403974723 AU Release Date 2006-10-27 NZ Release Date 2006-10-27 US Release Date 2006-10-27 UK Release Date 2006-10-27 Illustrations IX, 254 p. Author R. Michael Publisher Palgrave USA Edition Description 2006 ed. Edition 2006th Publication Date 2006-10-27 Alternative 9781403974716 DEWEY 201.7273 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96927444;

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