The Catholic Church and the Jews Argentina, 1933-1945. Studies in Antisemitism |
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| Author:
| Ben-Dror, Graciela |
| Series title: | Studies in Antisemitism Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-281-95855-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | University of Nebraska Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $55.00 |
Book Description:
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The Catholic Church and the Jews, Argentina, 1933-1945 considers the images of Jews presented in standard Catholic teaching of that era, the attitudes of the lower clergy and faithful toward the country s Jewish citizens, and the response of the politically influential Church hierarchy to the national debate on accepting Jewish refugees from Europe. The issue was complicated by such factors as the position taken by the Vatican, Argentina s unstable political situation, and the sizeable...
More DescriptionThe Catholic Church and the Jews, Argentina, 1933-1945 considers the images of Jews presented in standard Catholic teaching of that era, the attitudes of the lower clergy and faithful toward the country s Jewish citizens, and the response of the politically influential Church hierarchy to the national debate on accepting Jewish refugees from Europe. The issue was complicated by such factors as the position taken by the Vatican, Argentina s unstable political situation, and the sizeable number of citizens of German origin who were Nazi sympathizers eager to promote German interests."