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Bookmark or Share- Blood libel | Anti-Semitism & Historical Context | BritannicaBlood libel, the superstitious accusation that Jews ritually sacrifice Christian children at Passover to obtain blood for unleavened bread. It first emerged in medieval Europe in the 12th century and was revived sporadically in eastern and central Europe throughout the medieval and modern periods,
- The Blood Libel - William of Norwich - The Holocaust ExplainedThe first known case of the Blood Libel was in 1144 when a 12-year-old boy, William, was found murdered in Norwich. His death was unexplained, and there was no evidence linking Jews to this. However, around four years later, the monk Thomas of Monmouth visited Norwich.
- The Origins of Blood Libel - The NationThis accusation—often called the blood libel—didn’t die with the Middle Ages; it has been made many times since. Jews were charged in mid-19th-century Damascus with the death of a Christian...
- What does 'blood libel' mean? - BBC NewsThe term blood libel invokes a history of false accusations of ritual murder for many Jews.
- Blood Libel: A False, Incendiary Claim Against JewsThe “blood libel” refers to a centuries-old false allegation that Jews murder Christians – especially Christian children – to use their blood for ritual purposes, such as an ingredient in the baking of Passover matzah (unleavened bread). It is also sometimes called the “ritual murder charge.”
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