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19 August 1509 Johannes Pfefferkorn implements Padua Mandate Confiscating Jewish books #otdimjh

Posted on August 19, 2015 by richardsh

On 19 August 1509, Emperor Maximilian signed the infamous Padua Mandate, thereby authorizing confiscation of Jewish books in the Holy Roman Empire on the grounds that they contained elements that were heretical, blasphemous and libelous. The emperor also claimed that … Continue reading →

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23 June 1520 Johann Reuchlin’s “Augenspiegel” on Judaism banned by Pope Leo X #otdimjh

Posted on June 23, 2015 by richardsh

“The named book, “Augenspiegel” [Eye Glasses], was and is scandalous and offensive to the pious ears of Christians and is excessively favorable to the impious Jews and moreover it must be removed from circulation and from the hands of Christians and … Continue reading →

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