Jewish History, Jewish Religion: The Weight of Three Thousand Years by Israel Sh

Description: Jewish History, Jewish Religion by Israel Shahak New edition of Shahaks controversial critique of Israel. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Israel Shahak was a remarkable man. Born in the Warsaw ghetto and a survivor of Belsen, Shahak arrived in Israel in 1945. Brought up under Jewish Orthodoxy and Hebrew culture, he consistently opposed the expansion of the borders of Israel from 1967.In this extraordinary and highly acclaimed book, Shahak embarks on a provocative study of the extent to which the secular state of Israel has been shaped by religious orthodoxies of an invidious and potentially lethal nature. Drawing on the Talmud and rabbinical laws, Shahak argues that the roots of Jewish chauvinism and religious fanaticism must be understood before it is too late. Written from a humanitarian viewpoint by a Jewish scholar, this is a rare and highly controversial criticism of Israel that will both excite and disturb readers worldwide. Notes New edition of one of Plutos bestselling books on Israel-Palestine, with over 20,000 copies sold, by a Warsaw Ghetto and Belsen survivor who settled in Israel. The voice of reason is alive and well, in Israel of all places Gore Vidal. Author Biography Israel Shahak was a resident of the Warsaw Ghetto and a survivor of Bergen-Belsen. He arrived in Palestine in 1945 and lived there until his death in 2001. He was an outspoken critic of the state of Israel and a human rights activist. He was also the author of the highly acclaimed Jewish Fundamentalism in Israel (Pluto Press 1999) and Open Secrets: Israeli Nuclear and Foreign Policies (Pluto Press 1997). Table of Contents Foreword to the first edition by Gore VidalForeword to the 1997 edition by Edward SaidForeword to the 2002 edition by Norton MezvinskyForeword to the new edition by Ilan Pappe1. A Closed Utopia?2. Prejudice and Prevarication3. Orthodoxy and Interpretation4. The Weight of History5. The Laws against Non-Jews6. Political ConsequencesNotes and ReferencesIndex Review Shahak subjects the whole history of Orthodoxy ... to a hilarious and scrupulous critique. Christopher Hitchens, The NationThe voice of reason is alive and well, and in Israel, of all places. Shahak is the latest - if not the last - of the great prophets. Gore VidalThe future of the Palestinian people would have looked much brighter if there had been more Israelis like Shahak ... An outstanding personality. The Jerusalem Times Review Quote The voice of reason is alive and well, and in Israel, of all places. Shahak is the latest - if not the last - of the great prophets. Details ISBN0745328407 Author Israel Shahak Short Title JEWISH HIST JEWISH RELIG-NEW/E Series Get Political Language English ISBN-10 0745328407 ISBN-13 9780745328409 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 05 Year 2008 Imprint Pluto Press Subtitle The Weight of Three Thousand Years Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1933 DOI 10.1604/9780745328409 UK Release Date 2008-09-20 AU Release Date 2008-09-20 NZ Release Date 2008-09-20 Pages 176 Publisher Pluto Press Publication Date 2008-09-20 Replaces 9780745308197 Alternative 9780745308180 DEWEY 322.1095694 Audience General Edition Description 4th edition Edition 4th We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161824084;

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