The Neo-Classical Chronicle of the Wandering Jew

It was inevitable that sooner or later the Wandering Jew, probably the most celebrated of all parcoureurs du monde , should come to be regarded as omniscient as well as ubiquitous. After all, he had been alive since the beginnings of the Christian era, and there was no spot in the generally known wo...

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Published in:PMLA : Publications of the Modern Language Association of America 1948-03, Vol.63 (1), p.199-213
Main Author: Anderson, George K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Crucifixion
Cultural history
Jewish history
Jewish peoples
Legends
Military history
Protagonists
Romantic art
Travel literature
War
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Summary:It was inevitable that sooner or later the Wandering Jew, probably the most celebrated of all parcoureurs du monde , should come to be regarded as omniscient as well as ubiquitous. After all, he had been alive since the beginnings of the Christian era, and there was no spot in the generally known world of the Occident where he had not at one time or another passed by or spent his allotted period of residence. In his privileged condition of one who was all-wise, it would be easy for him, if he were so disposed, to assume the mantle of teacher and prophet, with a particular liking for history and geography; but he need not confine himself to those two subjects. The neo-classical age, which developed his didactic powers, sometimes appealed to him for social comment, criticism, and satire.
ISSN:0030-8129
1938-1530
DOI:10.1632/459413