The Drawing of the Mark of Cain A Socio-historical Analysis of the Growth of Anti-Jewish Stereotypes

• Main Author: Arkel, Dik van (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam University Press 2009
• Subjects: Humanities; Sociology; Religious groups: social & cultural aspects; History
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Antisemitism is an exceptional historical phenomenon. Its history goes back at least 2000 years and has manifested itself in many countries and in a wide range of societies. However, it is not a universal phenomenon. Many countries have no tradition of anti-Semitism and even in those where anti-Semi...