Promotional Information

Discover what everyday living was like for Jewish peoples in the medieval world through this unique and engaging account of the Jewish community and culture of the time.

Table of Contents

Introduction A Note to the Reader Chronology Defining the Medieval Jew Education Marriage and Family Life The Community Synagogue, Customs and Observances Occupations and Professions Medicine Literature and the Arts The Dangers of Being Jewish Relations Between Jews and Gentiles Glossary Bibliography

About the Author

Norman Roth is Professor of Jewish History, Hebrew literature, and Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Reviews

[D]esigned for high schoolers, undergraduates, and general readers whol have little background in Jewish culture or Jews in the Middle Ages. This book is not a history of Jews in the medieval period but instead focuses on aspects of Jewish culture and daily life, such as how the Jews lived and what was important to them as individuals and communities during this period.
*MultiCultural Review*

Chapters cover everything from the Jewish community to the interactions of Jews in other societies, providing a strong overview of the politics, economics, and history surrounding early Jewish daily life.
*MBR Bookwatch*

[P]resents a comprehensive and well researched picture of the daily life of Jews during the Middle Ages….
*Reference & Research Book News/Art Book News Annual*