This is the first study of the modern history, experience, and ethno-religious identity of the Doenme, the descendants of seventeenth-century Jewish converts to Islam, in Ottoman and Greek Salonica and in Turkish Istanbul.
Marc David Baer Books
Professor Baer's research delves into the interconnected histories of Christians, Jews, and Muslims across European and Middle Eastern contexts, spanning from the early modern to modern periods. His work critically examines the complex dynamics of conversion and coexistence among these diverse religious communities. He meticulously analyzes how these groups influenced one another and how their beliefs and practices evolved historically. His scholarship offers profound insights into the shifting landscapes of religious identity and transformation over centuries.
German, Jew, Muslim, Gay
- 312 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Hugo Marcus (1880-1966) was a man of many names and many identities. In German, Jew, Muslim, Gay, Marc David Baer uses Marcus's life and work to shed new light on a striking range of subjects, including German Jewish history and anti-Semitism, Islam in Europe, Muslim-Jewish relations, and the... číst celé
The Ottomans
- 600 pages
- 21 hours of reading
A major new history of the six-hundred-year dynasty that connected East to West as never before.
Exploring the complex identity of Hugo Marcus, this work delves into themes of German Jewish history, anti-Semitism, and the intersections of religion and sexuality. Marc David Baer highlights Marcus's multifaceted life as a German, Jew, Muslim, and gay man, using his experiences to illuminate broader discussions on Islam in Europe and Muslim-Jewish relations. This biography not only chronicles Marcus's contributions but also serves as a lens through which to understand the historical struggles for gay rights and the intricate tapestry of identity.