Jewish images in the Christian church
Subtitle: art as the mirror of the Jewish-Christian conflict, 200-1250 C.E.
By: Henry N. Claman.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Mercer University Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Macon, Ga
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
Subjects: Christian art and symbolism -- To 500.; Christian art and symbolism -- Medieval, 500-1500.; Christianity and antisemitism -- History.; Art, Early Christian.; Antisemitism in art.; Jews in art.
Description: "Beginning in the Third Century with frescoes in the catacombs of Rome, public art began to illustrate the doctrine of supersessionism. This analysis of a millennium of Christian art outlines the path by which Christians reinterpreted the Hebrew Scriptures to prove they foretold the ascendancy of Christianity.

Starting with a solid introduction to the origins of Christianity and the beginnings of Christian art in the catacombs of Rome, Henry Claman skillfully demonstrates the development of the anti-Jewish message of Christian art. The study culminates with analyses of the majestic cathedral at Chartres, the public burning of the Talmud in Paris in 1248, and the expulsion of the Jews from France and England."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-210) and index.