Judaism And Its Social Metaphors: Israel In The History Of Jewish Thought

by Jacob Neusner

2020-12-29 08:36:28

The current crisis in Palestine is only the most recent manifestation of Israel''s historical significance to the Jewish people. Jacob Neusner examines the crucial role of the definition of Israel in the history of Judaic thought. He argues that Jud... Read more
The current crisis in Palestine is only the most recent manifestation of Israel''s historical significance to the Jewish people. Jacob Neusner examines the crucial role of the definition of Israel in the history of Judaic thought. He argues that Judaic sages have constructed various metaphoric images of Israel--as family, as chosen people, as a nation--in order to express changing theological concerns as the religion evolved. The history of the definition of Israel is revealed as the reflection of the history of Judaism itself. This is a bold and original interpretation of the way in which Jews, as well as other peoples, define themselves. Less

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File size9.29 X 6.22 X 0.94 in
Print pages274
PublisherCambridge University Press
Publication date February 24, 1989
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780521354714
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