'Murder in Norwich, Narrative in Europe. The Birth of the 'Blood Libel' in Medieval England'

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• Professor Miri Rubin (QMUL)
• Tuesday 22 November 2016, 17:45-19:15
• Gatsby Room, Wolfson College.

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How are anti-Jewish narratives born? Professor Miri Rubin will share her recent research on the emergence – not far from Cambridge, in the twelfth century – of one of the most persistent and toxic narratives told about Jews over the centuries- the child murder accusation. She uses a wide range of tools and a manuscript preserved in Cambridge to unravel the historical process involved, and explores the intertwined obsession with blood, children, and Jews.

This talk is part of the Wolfson College Humanities Society talks series.

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