| Description |
1 online resource (261 pages) |
| Series |
Routledge Jewish Studies Series, 8 |
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Routledge Jewish Studies Series, 8
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| Contents |
Book Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Part I Chosenness as 'holiness' -- 1 The biblical language of chosenness -- 2 Ancient Jewish literature -- 3 Rabbinic literature -- Part II Chosenness as 'mission' -- 4 Universalist Jewish philosophies: Spinoza and Mendelssohn -- 5 Jewish Emancipation and modern Jewish movements in Germany -- 6 Modern Jewish congregations in America -- 7 Zionist understanding -- Part III Chosenness as 'survival' -- 8 The discourse of 'Holocaust and Redemption' -- 9 The American experience -- 10 The Israeli experience -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index of ancient sources -- Index of names and subjects |
| Summary |
It has long been understood that the Jews see themselves as a chosen people; a key element in a Jewish identity based on quality and duty. This book explores the idea of chosenness from the ancient world, through modernity and into the Post-Holocaust era |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Jews -- Election, Doctrine of -- History of doctrines
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Jews -- Social life and customs.
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Jews -- Election, Doctrine of -- History of doctrines
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Jews -- Social life and customs
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780203884898 |
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0203884892 |
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