Anti Semitism Before the Holocaust
Why is that the world blames the Jews for its problems? The Holocaust is known as the universal example of Jewish persecution, but was it the first time Jews encountered anti Semitism? Much of the world likes to think that it was started by the Nazis, but this is by far erroneous; the Holocaust was by no means the catalyst of anti Semitism. Antisemitism is known as the prejudice against Jews. “The term [Anti-Semitism] was first used by a German in 1879, William Marr,who founded the “League for Anti-Semitism,” (“Classical and Christian Anti-Semitism”). It can take many forms; it is not just confined to establishing laws for Jews. Christianity was actually derived from Judaism. Consequently, this is why Christian …show more content…
Since Jews were thought to be the cause of the Black Death, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, France, and Spain killed any Jews that were in their country (Cowen); there were those who believe that the Jews caused it by poisoning Europe’s wells (Cowen). This wasn’t the only event thought to be caused by the Jewish people. In addition to the Black Death accusation, Blood Libel, a myth that began in England, was believed to be the accusation that Jews killed Christian children and used their blood to prepare their traditional bread of their Passover (“Classical and Christian Anti-Semitism”). Jews were also frequently exiled from European countries, and their homes were taken away (“Antisemitism through the Ages”). They were, however, allowed to be essentially bankers, but, even though this was crucial to the economy, it was seen as sinful by the Church (“Classical and Christian Anti-Semitism”). This only created more resentment toward the Jews. Putting the blame on Jews wasn’t a novel idea for the Holocaust; the Jews have been attacked for several …show more content…
It was due to jealousy, conspiracy, and different views that caused the rise of antisemitism. However, many conflicts are caused by these factors in life in general. Resisting the urge to spread of rumors and accepting that everyone views the world in different ways, can prevent the spread of all prejudice. Identifying where anti Semitism started can help future generations identify prejudice in other groups of people, and it could possibly put a stop to it before events like the Holocaust arise. In conclusion, it is possible that the Holocaust could’ve been stopped if people were more aware of the signs of persecution and genocide. Never should the Holocaust be forgotten; it is not only a piece of history, but it is a memory that still burns in people today. No amount of empathy could possibly be expressed, but the hope for remembering the Holocaust is that mankind will never have to witness such an ominous event
Why is that the world blames the Jews for its problems? The Holocaust is known as the universal example of Jewish persecution, but was it the first time Jews encountered anti Semitism? Much of the world likes to think that it was started by the Nazis, but this is by far erroneous; the Holocaust was by no means the catalyst of anti Semitism. Antisemitism is known as the prejudice against Jews. “The term [Anti-Semitism] was first used by a German in 1879, William Marr,who founded the “League for Anti-Semitism,” (“Classical and Christian Anti-Semitism”). It can take many forms; it is not just confined to establishing laws for Jews. Christianity was actually derived from Judaism. Consequently, this is why Christian …show more content…
Since Jews were thought to be the cause of the Black Death, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, France, and Spain killed any Jews that were in their country (Cowen); there were those who believe that the Jews caused it by poisoning Europe’s wells (Cowen). This wasn’t the only event thought to be caused by the Jewish people. In addition to the Black Death accusation, Blood Libel, a myth that began in England, was believed to be the accusation that Jews killed Christian children and used their blood to prepare their traditional bread of their Passover (“Classical and Christian Anti-Semitism”). Jews were also frequently exiled from European countries, and their homes were taken away (“Antisemitism through the Ages”). They were, however, allowed to be essentially bankers, but, even though this was crucial to the economy, it was seen as sinful by the Church (“Classical and Christian Anti-Semitism”). This only created more resentment toward the Jews. Putting the blame on Jews wasn’t a novel idea for the Holocaust; the Jews have been attacked for several …show more content…
It was due to jealousy, conspiracy, and different views that caused the rise of antisemitism. However, many conflicts are caused by these factors in life in general. Resisting the urge to spread of rumors and accepting that everyone views the world in different ways, can prevent the spread of all prejudice. Identifying where anti Semitism started can help future generations identify prejudice in other groups of people, and it could possibly put a stop to it before events like the Holocaust arise. In conclusion, it is possible that the Holocaust could’ve been stopped if people were more aware of the signs of persecution and genocide. Never should the Holocaust be forgotten; it is not only a piece of history, but it is a memory that still burns in people today. No amount of empathy could possibly be expressed, but the hope for remembering the Holocaust is that mankind will never have to witness such an ominous event