'[...] Hein van der Bruggen’s book is a welcome and much-needed contribution, shifting the focus from the centre to the periphery of Jewish life in the Netherlands. What did Jewish life in these regions look like? How did it evolve? And in what ways did it differ from that of the rest of the country? [...] Originally presented as a doctoral dissertation at Leiden University, Van der Bruggen’s work concentrates on the town of Roermond, a focus which is wisely extended to the wider Central Limburg region. This approach proves insightful [...] Overall, Van der Bruggen’s book is a well-researched and carefully documented contribution to Dutch Jewish historiography. It demonstrates that Jewish life in the periphery often followed a different trajectory from that of the Amsterdam centre. Moreover, it provides a valuable local perspective on the broader debate concerning Catholic anti-Judaism and antisemitism. [...]' - Bart Wallet in Church History & Religious Culture 105 (2025)
Interview & artikel verschenen in Benjamin 32
Vermeld in: Reformatorisch Dagblad 29 dec. 2025