Language:
English
Year of publication:
2001
Titel der Quelle:
Polin; Studies in Polish Jewry
Angaben zur Quelle:
14 (2001) 259-270
Keywords:
Jews History 1500-1800
;
Jews History 1500-1800
;
Judaism Relations 1500-1800
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Christianity
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Christianity and other religions Judaism 1500-1800
;
History
;
Household employees
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Household employees
Abstract:
With a few exceptions, employment of Christians by Jews as servants was the only way in which it was possible for Christians to obtain close and intimate contact with Jews, their way of life, language, religion, and culture. It allowed for interpersonal exchange, and even personal sympathy, well beyond business relations. It is clear that such contacts with Christian servants also made it possible for Jews to make better acquaintanceships with Christians and the nuances of their culture, though on a limited scale since these Christians were disconnected from their natural background and lifestyle.
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