The Jews as a chosen people: tradition and transformation

The biblical language of chosenness -- Ancient Jewish literature -- Rabbinic literature -- Universalist Jewish philosophies : Spinoza and Mendelssohn -- Jewish emancipation and modern Jewish movements in Germany -- Modern Jewish congregations in America -- Zionist understanding -- The discourse of h...

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Main Author: Gürkan, Salime Leyla (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London [u.a.] Routledge 2009
In:Year: 2009
Edition:1. publ.
Series/Journal:Routledge Jewish studies series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Israel / Judaism
Further subjects:B Jews Election, Doctrine of History of doctrines
B Thesis
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Summary:The biblical language of chosenness -- Ancient Jewish literature -- Rabbinic literature -- Universalist Jewish philosophies : Spinoza and Mendelssohn -- Jewish emancipation and modern Jewish movements in Germany -- Modern Jewish congregations in America -- Zionist understanding -- The discourse of holocaust and redemption -- The American experience -- The Israeli experience
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0415466075