Anti-Semitism in Times of Crisis - 9780814730560

Anti-Semitism in Times of CrisisAuthor(s): Sander L. Gilman, Steven T. Katz\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: New York University Press, United States\nImprint: New York University Press\nISBN-13: 9780814730560, 978-0814730560\nSynopsis\nA groundbreaking history of anti-Semitism, from the Roman Empire to the twentieth century\n The origins of anti-Semitism have been hotly contested. Some say that it is a transitory phenomenon, appearing randomly in Western history, while others argue that it reflects a deep-seated tradition inherent in Western culture. Anti-Semitism in Times of Crisis argues that anti-semitism is not an anomaly in Western culture, but a defining feature. \n In this collection of essays, 16 celebrated contributors trace representations of Jewish people over the past two thousand years. Their analysis shows how Jewish people have been consistently cast as outsiders, allowing Westerners to define themselves in contrast to the Jewish community. Even as the popular image of .