Avner Falk, Anti-Semitism 2008, says "The German word 'antisemitisch' was first used in 1860 by the Austrian Jewish scholar Moritz Steinschneider (1816–1907) in the phrase 'antisemitische Vorurteile' (antisemitic prejudices). Steinschneider used this phrase to characterise the French philosopher Ernest Renan's false ideas about how 'Semitic races' were inferior to 'Aryan races'." More.
And the term “Zionism” was coined by Austrian writer, journalist, and Jewish nationalist Nathan Birnbaum in 1890. Just a couple of decades later.
Today criticizing the actions of the state of Israel often (and in some countries every time) results in one being labelled as “antisemitic.” This trend shuts down meaningful discussion and obscures important distinctions, particularly between political ideology and religious or ethnic identity. Which is not good for anyone, especially the Jews, IMO.
So, looking back, perhaps it was 1860 or 1865 when they came up with the term "antisemitism" to stop any criticism of this upcoming Jewish movement, "Zionism". They always plan ahead.
Avner Falk, Anti-Semitism 2008, says "The German word 'antisemitisch' was first used in 1860 by the Austrian Jewish scholar Moritz Steinschneider (1816–1907) in the phrase 'antisemitische Vorurteile' (antisemitic prejudices). Steinschneider used this phrase to characterise the French philosopher Ernest Renan's false ideas about how 'Semitic races' were inferior to 'Aryan races'." More.
And the term “Zionism” was coined by Austrian writer, journalist, and Jewish nationalist Nathan Birnbaum in 1890. Just a couple of decades later.
Today criticizing the actions of the state of Israel often (and in some countries every time) results in one being labelled as “antisemitic.” This trend shuts down meaningful discussion and obscures important distinctions, particularly between political ideology and religious or ethnic identity. Which is not good for anyone, especially the Jews, IMO.
So, looking back, perhaps it was 1860 or 1865 when they came up with the term "antisemitism" to stop any criticism of this upcoming Jewish movement, "Zionism". They always plan ahead.