On this day in 1242, at the direction of King Louis IX, all known copies of the Talmud in France were burned.

<p>On this day in 1242, at the direction of King Louis IX, all known copies of the Talmud in France were burned.</p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

Louis IX burns every copy of the Talmud in France - June 17th, 1242

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