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JEWS BURNED ALIVE, 1493. European Jews serve as scapegoats and are burned alive
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JEWS BURNED ALIVE, 1493. European Jews serve as scapegoats and are burned alive
JEWS BURNED ALIVE, 1493.
European Jews serve as scapegoats and are burned alive as the Black Death nears. Woodcut from Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493
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1493 Black Plague Bubonic Plague Burn Cologne Cruelty Death Epidemic Hartman Hartmann Heretic Illness Infection Judaism Medicine Nuremberg Chronicle Schedel Victim Violence Antisemitism Pogrom
JEWS BURNED ALIVE, 1493 - A Heartbreaking Chapter in History
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This powerful print from the Nuremberg Chronicle of 1493 captures a dark and tragic moment in European history. As the Black Death looms over the continent, European Jews found themselves unjustly blamed for its devastating spread. In an act of unimaginable cruelty and prejudice, they were scapegoated and burned alive. The woodcut depicts the horror faced by these innocent victims as flames engulf them while their fellow citizens watch on with indifference or even approval. It serves as a haunting reminder of how fear and ignorance can lead to unspeakable acts of violence against marginalized communities. During this period, antisemitism was rampant, fueled by deep-rooted prejudices and superstitions. The bubonic plague's rapid transmission only heightened people's fears, making Jews easy targets for blame due to their religious practices being misunderstood. This image stands as a testament to the suffering endured by countless individuals during that era – lives lost not only to disease but also to hate-fueled persecution. It is a stark reminder of humanity's capacity for both compassion and cruelty. As we reflect upon this historical atrocity today, let us strive towards building societies that embrace diversity, reject discrimination, and learn from our past mistakes so that such horrors are never repeated again.
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