Three New Studies About the Simon of Trient Case, a Ritual Murder Accusation

There are three new studies about the Simon of Trient Case, a Ritual Murder Accusation from the 15th century.

  1. Hannah Heinrichs writes about “Zwischen Märtyrerkult und antijüdischen Feindbildern. Eine Untersuchung des Ritualmordkonstrukts in Text und Bild der Historie von Simon zu Trient (1475)”
  2. Kevin Reinardy writes about “Kein Märtyrer ohne Ritualmord. Die Historie von Simon zu Trient als Verschwörungstheorie?”
  3. Marco Heiles writes about “Die Historie von Simon zu Trient – eine judenfeindliche Verschwörungserzählung aus dem Jahre 1475”


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About Andreas Lehnertz

As Juniorprofessor 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 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.