Black death Quote by John Kelly
![“[According to 1348 theorists, poisoning of Christian water by Jews was the cause of Black Death.] Even the poison used to contaminate the Christian water supply was described in meticulous detail. It was "about the size of an egg," except when it was the "size of a nut" or a "large nut," "a fist"…” quote by John Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/60b/john-kelly-70258_christianity_according-to-1348-theorists-poisoning-of_206584.jpg)
““[According to 1348 theorists, poisoning of Christian water by Jews was the cause of Black Death.] Even the poison used to contaminate the Christian water supply was described in meticulous detail. It was "about the size of an egg," except when it was the "size of a nut" or a "large nut," "a fist" or "two fists"- and it came packaged in "a leather pouch," except when it was packaged in "linen cloth," "a rag," or a "paper coronet"; and the poison was variously made from lizards, frogs, and spiders- when it was not made from the hearts of Christians and from Holy Communion wafers.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Historical Myths and the Black Death, 2020
The quote mixes speculative details about medieval poison myths, illustrating how misinformation spreads.
In simple terms: Medieval myths about poison are exaggerated.
Key Takeaway
Question sources, avoid sensationalism.
Themes
history
misinformation
mythology
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
historical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- public education
- media literacy
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
propaganda
fearmongering
cultural bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports these stories?
- How do myths affect modern perceptions?
A Different Perspective
These claims lack solid evidence and can fuel prejudice.
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