Elisabeth Roudinesco
Revisiting the Jewish Question
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745652207
- author:
- Elisabeth Roudinesco
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Multicultural Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Revisiting the Jewish Question by Elisabeth Roudinesco explores the complex and often contentious history of anti-Semitism. To understand this phenomenon, it is essential to distinguish between medieval anti-Judaism and Enlightenment-era criticism of Judaism. The development of anti-Semitism in Europe, particularly in Vienna and Paris, played a significant role in shaping modern attitudes towards Jewish identity. The Zionist movement emerged from these cities, but its reception varied widely across the Arab world and within the global Jewish community. Roudinesco examines this complex landscape to shed light on the enduring tensions between the ideals of universal Judaism and territorial identity. This book offers a nuanced analysis of anti-Semitism in modern times, including the Holocaust denial movement and accusations of anti-Semitism against intellectuals and writers.
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