The Conversion of Herman the Jew by Jean-Claude Schmitt
Jean-Claude Schmitt examines a unique and controversial conversion narrative to explore its meaning within the society and culture of its period as well as what it has to tell us about the way historians think and write."A fascinating reflection on the role of truth in medieval history"—Isabelle Rüf, Le Temps
Praise for the French edition:
"A captivating reflection on the writing of history, more indispensable now than ever."—Philippe-Jean Catinchi, Le Monde des Livres
"An important book that will stimulate historians to reflect anew on how to approach the multilayered realities of the past."—American Historical Review
"Schmitt takes us on a delightful journey through some of the topics that have interested medievalists most in recent years, through discussions of medieval autobiography, of dreams and images, and of the meaning of conversion, illuminating the ways in which the Opusculum is a text of its time."—Journal of Religion
"Jean-Claude Schmitt demonstrates the fluidity of the line between history and fiction during the Middle Ages."—Sciences humaines et sociales
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| ISBN 13 | 9780812242546 |
| ISBN 10 | 0812242548 |
| Title | The Conversion of Herman the Jew |
| Author | Jean-Claude Schmitt |
| Series | The Middle Ages Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | University of Pennsylvania Press |
| Year published | 2010-06-17 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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