1. The Nature and Origins of Medieval Anti-Semitism
... the Jews, particularly that the Church was the main governing body. The Jews were to be regarded as subordinate to the Christians, while no provisions for the exercise of their rights were made. The Christians insisted on protecting themselves from infiltration of outsiders to the faith, in regards to socializing with them. It was the Fourth Latern Church Council that expressed ... were rejected by the Church, which did not do much for their image, depicted as "alien bloodsuckers"12. Being used as instruments by Crown power in exchange for their limited rights, they could be utilized wh...
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