Der Mord zu Damaskus, oder, Wie ein christlicher Priester von Juden geschächtet wurde
Extent and Medium
1 electronic resource (16 pages)
Scope and Content
The antisemitic book "Der Mord zu Damaskus, oder, wie ein christlicher Priester von Juden geschächtet wurde" describes the Damascus Affair, which was a ritual murder accusation against Jews living in Damascus in 1840. The occasion was the disappearance of the superior of the Capuchin Order, Father Tomaso, and his servant after a visit to the Jewish quarter. The subsequent investigations were conducted in an antisemitic manner and had far-reaching consequences for the Jews in the European area and in the Middle East.
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Title viewed: 25/12/2022
Subjects
- Antisemitism--Germany--Sources
- Anti-Jewish propaganda--Germany--History--19th century
- Blood accusation--Syria--Damascus--History--19th century
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