Medieval texts describe Jews as enclosed within cities and mountains

Evidence

In both the besieged city and the mountain dwelling, the Jews are said to be “enclosed” (Siege of Jerusalem, 688; Mandeville’s Travels, chap. 29; 192.8). — Ivan Davidson Kalmar, Derek Penslar, Orientalism and the Jews, 915

Categorization

• SHARE: A medievalist friend would appreciate the parallel depiction of besieged city and mountain dwelling as Jews ‘enclosed’ in two different genres.