Judaism Without Jews: Philosemitism and Christian Polemic in Early Modern England

by E. Glaser

Overview

Oliver Cromwell's readmission of the Jews to England in 1656 has traditionally been regarded as a watershed in the history of the Jews in England. As well as providing a critical account of the historiography of readmission as a definitive act of toleration, this book reinterprets Christian philosemitism of the early modern period.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230507746
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	04/27/2007
Edition description:	2007
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

ELIANE GLASER completed a Ph.D. at Birkbeck College, London before joining the BBC. She now works as a radio producer, historian and writer. This is her first book.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction Anglo-Jewish History and Early Modern England Puritans and Judaism: From Scholarship to Sedition Anglicans and Judaism: From Ceremony to Legalism Religious Toleration: Jews and Jewish Precedents in the Christian Church and State Contesting Readmission: Common Law and the English Constitution Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

Editorial Reviews

'An interesting book, well worth reading.' - Mia Roth, The European Legacy

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