War and Peace in Jewish Tradition - From the Biblical World to the Present (Hardcover)

The transition between the reality of war and a hope for peace has accompanied the Jewish people since biblical times. However, the ways in which both concepts are understood have changed many times over the ages, and both have different implications for an independent nation in its own land than they do for a community of exiles living as a minority in foreign countries. This book explores the concepts of war and peace throughout the history of Judaism. Combining three branches of learning - classical Jewish sources, from the Bible to modern times; related academic disciplines of Jewish studies, humanities, social and political sciences; and public discussion of these issues on political, military, ideological and moral levels - contributors from Israel and the USA open new vistas of investigation for the future as well as an awareness of the past. Chapters touch on personal and collective morality in warfare, survival though a long and often violent history, and creation of some of the world's great cultural assets, in literature, philosophy and religion, as well as in the fields of community life and social autonomy. An important addition to the current literature on Jewish thought and philosophy, this book will be of considerable interest to scholars working in the areas of Jewish Studies, theology, modern politics, the Middle East and biblical studies.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Jewish Studies Series
Release date:	December 2011
First published:	2011
Editors:	Yigal Levin • Amnon Shapira
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	322
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-58715-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Jewish studies Books > History > World history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-58715-8
Barcode:	9780415587150

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