That the Jews were unholy was a belief so ingrained by the…
“That the Jews were unholy was a belief so ingrained by the Church [by the 14th century] that the most devout persons were the harshest in their antipathy, none more so than St. Louis.”
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Historical anti‑Jewish sentiment was deeply ingrained, leading even devout individuals to harsh prejudice.
In simple terms: Historical prejudice was widespread and intense.
Recognize roots of entrenched bias.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- interfaith dialogue
- policy making
- social reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we confront deep‑seated biases?
- What role does education play?
Prejudice persists despite religious devotion.