Ancient Jewish Historians and the German Reich

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The book explores the impact of historical context on the writings of prominent German-Jewish scholars, emphasizing how their interpretations of ancient Jewish history were influenced by contemporary events, particularly the experiences of Jews under the Nazis. Through philological analysis of figures like Graetz, Heinemann, Bickerman, and Schalit, it reveals how minor textual anomalies reflect deeper historical consciousness. Additionally, it examines the scholarly disputes surrounding Philipp Jaffé, linking them to the broader narrative of antisemitism in 19th-century Berlin.