David Ohana
Jacob L Talmon
- ISBN 13:
- 9781845197414
- author:
- David Ohana
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sussex Academic Press (UK)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.5 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jacob L. Talmon's Mission and Testimony presents a collection of his political essays that reflect his deep concern for the Jewish people and its history. Talmon, a renowned historian, was chosen as one of the twenty major historians of the twentieth century for his convincing apologia for human freedom through his historiography. This edited collection comprises five parts, each addressing distinct aspects of Talmon's thought: the nature of Jewish history, the impact of anti-Semitism, the regional and global situation of Israel, intellectual and political debates, and portraits of influential figures. Through these essays, Talmon engages with prominent thinkers and statesmen, offering insights into his unique perspective on politics, history, and culture.