Blood Libel

In her compelling work, Blood Libel, author Magda Teter delves into the dark history of the antisemitic blood libel myth, a narrative that has persisted from premodern times to the digital age. Published by Harvard University Press in 2020, this hardback edition spans 560 pages and draws on a wealth of sources from eight countries and ten languages. Teter meticulously explores how the vocabulary and imagery associated with this insidious myth were crystallized and disseminated through the invention of the printing press, revealing the ongoing impact of these historical narratives in contemporary society, including their presence on platforms like Facebook. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the roots and ramifications of anti-Jewish propaganda, Christianity and antisemitism in Europe, and the enduring legacy of these themes in modern discourse.