Antisemitism and Modernity

<p>The subject of anti-Semitism not long ago thought to be a dead issue has been revised due to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. Maccoby traces the now topical discussion of the origins of Anti-Semitism and especially its development in the modern world. The key questions that are addressed include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>How is it that this medieval prejudice proved so lasting and potent?</li> <p> </p> <li>Are the roots of anti-Semitism religious? If so how do these roots differ in Christianity and Islam?</li> <p> </p> <li>By what means did it bridge the gap between medievalism and Enlightenment? </li> <p> </p> <li>How was it that many of the most respected Enlightenment figures (such as Voltaire) dedicated as they were to tolerance and pluralism retained a virulent anti-Semitism?</li> </ul><p>These questions and many more are dealt with as Maccoby explores the roots of the anti-Semitism tracing it from its origins and shows how it has changed in accordance with the shifting ideas of the modern world but without changing in its essence.</p><p><em>Antisemitism and Modernity</em> is essential reading for those with interests in the development of anti-Semitism its manifestation in the current world and its future.</p>