Devils, Women, and Jews: Reflections of the Other in Medieval Sermon Stories

Exploring the historical roots of contemporary misogyny and antisemitism, this book delves into the medieval demonization of women and Jews within church teachings. It highlights how church art and sermons portrayed women as treacherous and Jews as dissidents, establishing harmful stereotypes that persist today. By presenting medieval sermon stories in modern English, it offers a vital resource for scholars and students across various disciplines, including medieval studies, anthropology, psychology, folklore, women's studies, and Judaica.