Title Judaism and violence : a historical analysis with insights from social psychology / Robert Eisen

Published Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2021 ©2021

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Description 1 online resource (83 pages) Series Cambridge elements. Elements in religion and violence Elements in religion and violence. Contents Introduction -- The Hebrew bible -- Rabbinic Judaism -- Medieval and early modern Judaism -- Modern Zionism -- Conclusions Summary This Element explores the potential in Judaism to incite Jews to engage in violence against non-Jews. The analysis proceeds in historical fashion, with sections devoted to the Hebrew Bible, rabbinic Judaism, medieval and early modern Judaism, and modern Zionism. The last topic is given special attention because of its relevance to the current Middle East conflict. This Element also draws on insights from social psychology to explain Jewish violence - particularly Social Identity Theory Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 08, 2021) Subject Violence -- Religious aspects -- Judaism -- History Judaism -- Psychology. Social psychology. social psychology. Judaism -- Psychology Social psychology Violence -- Religious aspects -- Judaism Genre/Form History Form Electronic book ISBN 9781108935388 1108935389

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