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The Firing and Sacking of the Synagogue, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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The Firing and Sacking of the Synagogue, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Firing and Sacking of the Synagogue, 1857. Scene from "Master Walter, the Physician. A Tale of Old London": "They have fired the Synagogue"...[Muriel] said quietly, " and it will be our turn next...When the sun rose on the morning following that eventful night the ruins of the Synagogue and of the best houses in the quarter, and the dead bodies of 700 Jews, bore witness to the fervent zeal of the Christian mob'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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Anti Jewish Anti Semitic Anti Semitism Antisemitic Antisemitism Attack Attacking Christians Criminal Criminals Jewish Judaism Looting Plunder Plundering Prig Riot Rioter Rioters Rioting Riots Robbers Robbery Sacking Short Story Stealing Synagogue Thief Thieves Treasure Thirteenth Century Wood Engraving
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an enigmatic wood engraving from the 19th century, captures the chaotic aftermath of a violent anti-Semitic attack in Old London. The image, taken from the "Illustrated London News" in 1857, depicts the smoldering ruins of a synagogue amidst the destruction of surrounding buildings. The once vibrant community, now reduced to ashes, bears witness to the fervent zeal of the Christian mob. The scene unfolds from the short story "Master Walter, the Physician" by an unknown author, where the narrator, Muriel, calmly announces, "They have fired the Synagogue... and it will be our turn next." The sun has risen on the morning following this eventful night, revealing the devastating consequences of the riot. Hundreds of Jewish lives were lost, and the best houses in the quarter lay in ruins. The black and white wood engraving, reminiscent of the Middle Ages, portrays a disorganized crowd of men, some clad in medieval attire, while others are dressed in contemporary clothing. The men, a mix of robbers and rioters, are shown plundering and looting the area, with one man proudly holding a treasure chest. The engraving encapsulates the brutal reality of the anti-Semitic riots that plagued London in the 13th and 19th centuries, serving as a stark reminder of the destructive power of religious intolerance. This powerful image, created in the heart of the British press during the 19th century, is a poignant testament to the darker chapters of history. The Firing and Sacking of the Synagogue is a haunting reminder of the devastating consequences of religious and ethnic hatred, and the importance of fostering understanding and acceptance in our communities.
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