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Elements of Ancient Jewish Nationalism (Paperback)
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Elements of Ancient Jewish Nationalism (Paperback)
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Contrary to the widespread view that nationalism is a modern
phenomenon, Goodblatt argues that it can be found in the ancient
world. He argues that concepts of nationalism compatible with
contemporary social scientific theories can be documented in the
ancient sources from the Mediterranean Rim by the middle of the
last millennium BCE. In particular, the collective identity
asserted by the Jews in antiquity fits contemporary definitions of
nationalism. After the theoretical discussion in the opening
chapter, the author examines several factors constitutive of
ancient Jewish nationalism. He shows how this identity was socially
constructed by such means as the mass dissemination of biblical
literature, retention of the Hebrew language, and through the
priestly caste. The author also discusses each of the names used to
express Jewish national identity: Israel, Judah and Zion.
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