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Cursing the Christians? : a history of the birkat haminim /

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Ruth Langer offers an in-depth study of the birkat haminim, a Jewish prayer for the removal of those categories of human being who prevent the messianic redemption and the society envisioned for it. In its earliest form, the prayer cursed Christians apostates to Christianity, sectarians, and enemies...

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Main Author: Langer, Ruth, 1960-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, ©2012.
Subjects:
Birkat ha-minim.
Amidah (Jewish prayer)
Birkat ha-minim
Judaism > Relations > Christianity.
Christianity and other religions > Judaism.
Judaïsme > Relations > Christianisme.
Christianisme > Relations > Judaïsme.
Christianity
Interfaith relations
Judaism
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Ruth Langer offers an in-depth study of the birkat haminim, a Jewish prayer for the removal of those categories of human being who prevent the messianic redemption and the society envisioned for it. In its earliest form, the prayer cursed Christians apostates to Christianity, sectarians, and enemies of Israel.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199919161
019991916X
1283427230
9781283427234