The Bible and Zionism - Invented Traditions, Archaeology and Post-Colonialism in Palestine-Israel (Paperback)

Does the bible justify Zionism? Since the foundation of the Israeli state in 1948, Torah and tank have become increasingly inseparable, resulting in the forced expulsion and subjugation of millions of indigenous Palestinians. Nur Masalha's groundbreaking new book traces Zionism's evolution from a secular, settler movement in the late 19th century, to the messianic faith it has become today. He shows how the biblical language of 'chosen people' and 'promised land' has been used by many Christian and Jewish Zionists as the 'title deeds' for Israel, justifying ethnic division and violence. With Edward Said, Masalha argues that a new politics of peace can only be achieved through a single, democratic state, which replaces religious zealotry with secular equality.

General

Imprint:	Zed Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2007
First published:	September 2007
Authors:	Nur Masalha
Dimensions:	234 x 153 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	384
ISBN-13:	978-1-84277-761-9
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > General
LSN:	1-84277-761-0
Barcode:	9781842777619

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