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- Title
MICHEL BEHEIM'S FIFTEENTH-CENTURY POLEMICAL SONG-POEM AGAINST A CONVERTED JEW.
- Authors
McDonald, William C.
- Abstract
The article discusses a song written by Jewish poet and songwriter Michel Beheim condemning the conversion of Jews to Christianity. Elements of anti-Jewish propaganda in Beheim's songs are analyzed, the intention of the performance of the songs to Christian members of the German courts is described, and Beheim's categorization of converted and baptized Jews as imposters and charlatans is examined. Speculation as to the identity of Beheim's patron is presented and examples of animalistic dehumanization of Jews in Beheim's poems as wolves, serpents, and old women are provided.
- Subjects
BEHEIM, Michel, b. 1416; JEWISH conversion to Christianity; SONGS -- History &; criticism; SINGERS; JEWISH poets; ANTI-Jewish propaganda; COURTS &; courtiers; PATRONAGE; DEHUMANIZATION; HATE speech; HISTORY
- Publication
Judaica Bohemiae, 2014, Vol 49, Issue 1, p5
- ISSN
0022-5738
- Publication type
Article