Studies in Contemporary Jewry: VII: Jews and Messianism in the Modern Era: Metaphor and Meaning Hardback
Edited by Jonathan Frankel, Peter Y. Medding, Ezra (, all Professors at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem) Mendelsohn
Part of the Studies in Contemporary Jewry series
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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.
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- Pages:454 pages
- Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication Date:15/08/1991
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- ISBN:9780195066906
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:454 pages
- Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication Date:15/08/1991
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- ISBN:9780195066906