New Book: Maria Stürzebecher, The Jewish Medieval Heritage in Erfurt. Rare Testimonies to Jewish Community Life in a Medieval City

In 2023, the UNESCO inscribed the Jewish Medieval Heritage in Erfurt on its World Heritage List. This book describes the individual components of this ensemble – the Old Synagogue, the Erfurt Treasure, the medieval mikveh, the Stone House, the gravestones from the former Jewish cemetery, and the Hebrew manuscripts from Erfurt – and tells the story of their rediscovery.


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About Andreas Lehnertz

As Juniorpofessor of medieval history with a specialization in Jewish history at the University of Trier, Andreas Lehnertz studies the social, cultural, and religious history of Europe. His academic pursuits focus on the nuanced dynamics of everyday Christian-Jewish relations, the study of marginal Hebrew and Yiddish deeds, the study of Jewish and general sealing practices, and the in-depth study of Jewish craftspeople. He wrote a book on "Jewish Seals in the Medieval German Empire: The Authentication and Self-Representation of Jewish Men and Women". His expertise has been further honed through his roles as a postdoctoral fellow in the ERC project "Beyond the Elite - Jewish Daily Life in Medieval Europe" at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and as a member of the Martin Buber Society in the Humanities and Social Sciences, also at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Currently he writes a book that about "Jewish Craftspeople in Medieval Germany". Through his research and publications, he aims to make a meaningful contribution to the academic discourse surrounding medieval history and to provide valuable insights into the rich tapestry of European history during this pivotal period.