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Origins of Anti-Semitism

Explore the history and evolution of anti-Semitism, from Ancient Egypt to modern times, tracing stereotypes, conflicts, and irrational beliefs that have fueled prejudice against Jews. This article delves into religious, historical, and social factors that have shaped anti-Semitic attitudes over centuries. Can hatred towards a group lead to baseless and irrational myths?

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Origins of Anti-Semitism

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  1. Origins of Anti-Semitism

  2. What is a Jew? • Religion • History • Intermarriage= smaller gene pool

  3. In Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, Jews were viewed as “others” Monotheistic religion Marriage Food Appearance Social customs This caused them to be viewed suspiciously Ancient World

  4. Jesus of Nazareth was a Jewish man who claimed to be the son of God He was crucified by a Roman official at the so-called “demand” of a Jewish mob …then Christianity begins The sign above Him said “King of the Jews”

  5. Christian Anti-Semitism • 313 A.D.- Constantine becomes the first Christian Roman Emperor • 350-400 A.D.- anti-Jewish philosophies begin to spread • Jews viewed as “anti-Christian” • Blamed for Jesus’ crucifixion • Did not convert to Christianity • Did not accept New Testament

  6. The Church forbade Christians from loaning money, so Jews became bankers Created resentment among Christians who were in debt to them Jews blamed for the Black Plague Fewer Jews died b/c they lived in separate communities Blood Libels- Jews accused of ritual murder Accused of killing Christians so they could drink their blood during Passover Middle Ages

  7. 1215 A.D.- Fourth Lateran Council creates the Jew Badge Easily recognizable

  8. Medieval Beliefs about Jews • Smelled like sulfur • Had horns and tails • Conspiring with the devil to take over the world • Relationship with anti-Christ and goats

  9. Why do you think that dislike for a person or a group of people can grow into completely irrational and untrue beliefs?

  10. Each group will spend 3-4 minutes with each folder Write down your observations about the picture, connecting your notes to what you see in the picture if possible 2-3 complete sentences per picture Folder Activity- Ancient Propaganda?

  11. Pictures

  12. Moses with Horns

  13. Money lending

  14. Knights killing Jews during the Crusades

  15. Blood Libel

  16. Blood libel Late 15th-century anti-Semitic painting from Frankfurt-Main, accusing Jews of ritual murder and bestiality, and associating with the devil.

  17. Modern Pictures

  18. Nazi Blood Libel

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