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Jews and Messianism in the Modern Era

By Jonathan Frankel

Jews and Messianism in the Modern Era Social Sciences

Jews and Messianism in the Modern Era

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This is the seventh volume of the annual publication of the Institute of Contemporary Jewry. The editors are distinguished professors at the Hebrew University, and the international review and advisory boards for the annual include most of the major scholars of Jewish history in the world.

Jews and Messianism in the Modern Era examines the significance and meaning of messianic metaphors, themes, and ideals in modern Jewish history and culture.

Contents: Jody Elizabeth Myers: The Messianic Idea and Zionist Ideologies; Aviezer Ravitzky: Forcing the End: Zionism and the State of Israel as Anti-Messianic Undertakings; Yaacov Shavit: Realism and Messianism in Zionism and the Yishuv; Hannan Hever: Poetry and Messianism in Palestine between the Two World Wars; Paul Mendes-Flohr: `The Stronger the Better': Jewish Theological Responses to Political Messianism in the Weimar Republic; Richard Wolin: Reflection on Jewish Secular Messianism; The volume also contains essays, book reviews, and a list of recent dissertations in the field.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
456
Release Date:
1991-06-13
Publication Date:
2000-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0195066901
ISBN13:
9780195066906
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
886 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
31 cm
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