{"title":"R. Po-chia Hsia","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by R. Po-chia Hsia, a distinguished scholar renowned for his contributions to the field of historical research. Hsia's engaging narratives and meticulous analyses unravel the complexities of the past, offering readers deep insights into the world of historical events and ideologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Myth of Ritual Murder\u003c\/em\u003e, a profound exploration of the deeply rooted myths and controversies surrounding ritual murders in European history. Through this and his other works, Hsia provides a critical examination of historical perceptions and societal impacts that continue to resonate in modern studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection falls under the \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e category, making it perfect for enthusiasts and scholars interested in understanding the intricate layers of history. Whether you are a seasoned historian or a curious reader, R. Po-chia Hsia's books are sure to stimulate and enlighten your historical curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-myth-of-ritual-murder-by-r-po-chia-hsia-9780300047462","title":"The Myth of Ritual Murder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the mid-fifteenth century to the early seventeenth, German Jews were persecuted and tried for the alleged ritual murders of Christian children, whose blood purportedly played a crucial part in Jewish magical rites. In this engrossing book, \u003cem\u003eThe Myth of Ritual Murder\u003c\/em\u003e, R. Po-Chia Hsia traces the rise and decline of ritual murder trials during that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing sources ranging from Christian and Kabbalistic treatises to judicial records and popular pamphlets, Hsia examines the religious sources of the idea of child sacrifice and blood symbolism and reconstructs the political context of ritual murder trials against the Jews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"This volume combines clarity of thinking, elegance of style, and exemplary scholarly attention to detail with intellectual sobriety and human compassion.\" - Jerome Friedman, \u003cem\u003eSixteenth Century Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hsia has succeeded in turning established knowledge to illuminatingly new purposes.\" - G.R. Elton, \u003cem\u003eNew York Review of Books\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"This meticulously researched and unusually perceptive book is social and intellectual history at its best.\" - \u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A fresh perspective on an old problem by a major new talent.\" - Steven Ozment, Harvard University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eR. Po-chia Hsia, professor of history at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, is also the author of \u003cem\u003eSociety and Religion in Münster, 1535-1618\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000801313004,"sku":"9780300047462","price":135.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22472363482294.jpg?v=1763305847"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/r-po-chia-hsia.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}