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Khirbet Khizeh (Paperback)
S. Yizhar; Translated by Nicholas De Lange, Yaacob Dweck
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This 1949 novella about the violent expulsion of Palestinian
villagers by the Israeli army has long been considered a modern
Hebrew masterpiece, and it has also given rise to fierce
controversy over the years. Published just months after the end of
the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, Khirbet Khizeh (the 'kh' pronounced like
the 'ch' in 'Bach') was an immediate sensation when it first
appeared. Thousands of Israeli Jews rushed to read it, the critics
began to argue about it, and a Palestinian journalist in Nablus
described it as a sign that the Israeli army had a conscience and
that peace was possible. Since then, the book has continued to
challenge and disturb. The various debates it has prompted would
themselves make Khirbet Khizeh worth reading, but the novella is
much more than a vital historical document: it is also a great work
of art. Yizhar's haunting, lyrical style and charged registration
of the landscape are in many ways as startling as his wrenchingly
honest view of one of Israel's defining moments. Despite its
international reputation, this is the first UK publication of
Khirbet Khizeh.
Winner of the National Jewish Book AwardInternational Bestseller "
An] ingenious work that circles around the rise of a state, the
tragic destiny of a mother, a boy's creation of a new self." --
"The New Yorker" A family saga and a magical self-portrait of a
writer who witnessed the birth of a nation and lived through its
turbulent history. "A Tale of Love and Darkness" is the story of a
boy who grows up in war-torn Jerusalem, in a small apartment
crowded with books in twelve languages and relatives speaking
nearly as many. The story of an adolescent whose life has been
changed forever by his mother's suicide. The story of a man who
leaves the constraints of his family and community to join a
kibbutz, change his name, marry, have children. The story of a
writer who becomes an active participant in the political life of
his nation. "One of the most enchanting and deeply satisfying books
that I have read in many years." -- "New Republic"
Hebrew manuscripts are our most important source of knowledge about
Jewish intellectual, religious and everyday life in the Middle
Ages, and anyone wishing to engage with medieval Jewish history
needs to know about the manuscripts themselves, how to study them,
and the literary genres to which they belong. Colette Sirat offers
a comprehensive overview of these subjects in this illustrated
introduction to Hebrew manuscript culture. This 2002 work is a
considerably re-structured, extended and updated version of an
earlier presentation in French. It now encompasses all aspects of
Hebrew manuscripts - textual, codicological and palaeographical -
combining different disciplines to give an all-embracing view of
the subject. The volume has been translated from the author's
revision of her earlier French book, and edited for an English
readership, by leading Hebrew scholar Nicholas de Lange, who worked
closely with Professor Sirat in the preparation of the new book.
Hebrew manuscripts are our most important source of knowledge about Jewish medieval life, and anyone wishing to engage with Jewish history needs to know about the manuscripts, how to study them, and their literary genres. Colette Sirat offers a comprehensive overview of these subjects in this illustrated introduction. The book is a re-structured, extended and updated version of an earlier presentation in French. It has been translated from the author's revision of her earlier French book, and edited for an English readership, by Hebrew scholar Nicholas de Lange.
The book brings together specially-commissioned contributions by leading scholars, who survey what has been achieved in recent research on medieval Hebrew language and texts, and shed light on various aspects, particularly the ways the Jewish, Christian and Muslim scholars in the Middle Ages influenced each other. There are contributions by long-established and younger scholars from around the world, and particularly from western European countries where Hebrew studies are currently flourishing (Britain, Holland, France, Spain).
This collection - published here in English for the first time -
brings together a number of political, personal, and literary
pieces by Israel's most celebrated modern novelist. Lively,
questioning, and undogmatic, the author's compelling literary
insights make for consistently stimulating reading, while his
perceptive commentary on Israel's political and cultural situation
seems more relevant then ever in the light of current developments
in the Middle East. Topics covered include: an examination of the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a dispute between 'right and
right'; reflections on the character of Zionism, on the concept of
'homeland', and on the nature of the kibbutz; the meaning of
socialism in the Israeli context; and portraits of several Jewish
writers and thinkers whose ideas and themes have proved influential
or determinative for Amos Oz himself. These essays, which put a
unique perspective on the author's own experiences and development,
reveal a complex and humane figure of practical political influence
as well as of significant literary stature. Their refreshing blend
of scepticism and idealism are sure to win for Oz new readers,
while delighting those already familiar with his writings, who will
recognise here the many qualities which have generated
international critical acclaim.
Ignaz Maybaum (1897-1976) is widely recognized as one of the
foremost Jewish theologians of the post-Holocaust era. Although he
is mentioned in most treatments of post-Holocaust Jewish theology,
his works are out of print and are only accessible to a small
readership. Nicholas de Lange (who worked closely with Maybaum in
his lifetime), has made a representative selection from his
writings, under various headings: Judaism in the Modern Age,
Trialogue between Jew, Christian, and Muslim, the Holocaust, and
Zion. In an Introduction, he sets Maybaum's thoughts against the
background of their time, indicates their main lines, and assesses
how much of them is still of value today.
This book brings together specially commissioned contributions by
leading scholars from around the world, who focus on the place of
Hebrew scholarship in the Middle Ages. Hebrew language is at the
heart of the volume, but beyond that there is a specific focus on
scholarly investigation and writing, interpreted in the broad sense
to include not only linguistic study pursued for its own sake but
also as applied in other areas, such as biblical commentary or
poetic creation. At the same time there is a focus on contemporary
scholarship. Several of the contributions survey research in major
areas. Thirdly, the place of Hebrew scholarship within a wider
medieval world is a subject that receives special attention, and
particularly the interaction between Jewish scholars and their
Christian and Muslim counterparts.
In this new edition contemporary Judaism is presented in all its
rich diversity, including both traditional and modern theologies as
well as secular forms of Jewish identity. While the focus of the
book is on developments that have taken place in the past two
hundred years, they are set against a historical background, going
back to the Bible. Beginning with a description of the Jewish
people as it exists in today's world, it studies the unique concept
of Jewish peoplehood and its survival over the centuries in the
face of many challenges. An account of the key texts is followed by
studies of the different interpretations of the religion, and the
ways that life is lived out both in the home and in the community.
Jewish theology is described both historically and in terms of
contemporary issues. An important and distinctive section considers
the goals of Jewish life and faith.
In this new edition contemporary Judaism is presented in all its
rich diversity, including both traditional and modern theologies as
well as secular forms of Jewish identity. While the focus of the
book is on developments that have taken place in the past two
hundred years, they are set against a historical background, going
back to the Bible. Beginning with a description of the Jewish
people as it exists in today's world, it studies the unique concept
of Jewish peoplehood and its survival over the centuries in the
face of many challenges. An account of the key texts is followed by
studies of the different interpretations of the religion, and the
ways that life is lived out both in the home and in the community.
Jewish theology is described both historically and in terms of
contemporary issues. An important and distinctive section considers
the goals of Jewish life and faith.
This collection - published here in English for the first time -
brings together a number of political, personal and literary pieces
by Israel's most celebrated novelist and litterateur. Topics
covered include: an examination of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
as a dispute between 'right and right'; reflections on the
character of Zionism, on the concept of 'homeland', and on the
nature of the kibbutz; the meaning of socialism in the Israeli
context; and portraits of several Jewish writers and thinkers whose
ideas and themes in one way or another have proved influential or
determinative for Amos Oz himself. These essays, which put a unique
perspective on the author's own experiences and development, reveal
a complex and humane figure of practical political influence as
well as of significant literary stature. They will win for Oz new
readers, while delighting those who will recognise here the
qualities evident in his other writings.
Ignaz Maybaum (1897-1976) is widely recognized as one of the
foremost Jewish theologians of the post-Holocaust era. Although he
is mentioned in most treatments of post-Holocaust Jewish theology,
his works are out of print and are only accessible to a small
readership. Nicholas de Lange (who worked closely with Maybaum in
his lifetime), has made a representative selection from his
writings, under various headings: Judaism in the Modern Age,
Trialogue between Jew, Christian, and Muslim, the Holocaust, and
Zion. In an Introduction, he sets Maybaum's thoughts against the
background of their time, indicates their main lines, and assesses
how much of them is still of value today.
Set in the summer of 1947, this is a funny, touching, semi-autobiographical rites-of-passage novel about a lonely boy (nicknamed Profi, short for professor, because he is a bookish, serious kid) growing up in Jerusalem in the last years of British rule. From underground resistance, he is drawn into friendship with the enemy - a British soldier - to whom he gives Hebrew lessons in return for English instruction.
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Judas (Paperback)
Amos Oz; Translated by Nicholas De Lange
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The Israeli master's exceptional final novel SHORTLISTED FOR THE
MAN BOOKER INTERNATIONAL PRIZE 2017 Shmuel - a young, idealistic
student - has abandoned his studies in Jerusalem, taking a live-in
job as a companion to a cantankerous old man. But Shmuel quickly
becomes obsessed with the taciturn Atalia, a woman of enchanting
beauty, who also lives in the house. As the household's tangled,
tragic past becomes apparent, so too does story behind the birth of
the state of Israel. Journeying back into the deep past, Judas is a
love story like no other by a master storyteller at the height of
his powers. 'A hero of mine, a moral as well as literary giant'
Simon Schama 'One of his boldest works of all' Boyd Tonkin,
Financial Times 'Amos Oz...brought so much beauty, so much love,
and a vision of peace to our lives. Please hold him in your hearts
and read his books' Natalie Portman Judas is the first novel
selected for the Amos Oz reading circle established by Natalie
Portman.
""Scenes from Village Life" is like a symphony, its movements more
impressive together than in isolation. There is, in each story, a
particular chord or strain; but taken together, these chords rise
and reverberate, evoking an unease so strong it's almost a taste in
the mouth . . . "Scenes from Village Life" is a brief collection,
but its brevity is a testament to its force. You will not soon
forget it."--"New York Times Book Review"
Strange things are happening in Tel Ilan, a century-old pioneer
village. A disgruntled retired politician complains to his daughter
that he hears the sound of digging at night. Could it be their
tenant, that young Arab? But then the young Arab hears the digging
sounds too. And where has the mayor's wife gone, vanished without a
trace, her note saying "Don't worry about me"?
Around the village, the veneer of new wealth--gourmet restaurants,
art galleries, a winery--barely conceals the scars of war and of
past generations: disused air-raid shelters, rusting farm tools,
and trucks left wherever they stopped. "Scenes From Village Life"
is a memorable novel in stories by the inimitable Amos Oz: a
brilliant, unsettling glimpse of what goes on beneath the surface
of everyday life.
"Translated from the Hebrew by Nicholas de Lange"
"Finely wrought . . . Oz writes characterizations that are subtle
but surgically precise, rendering this work a powerfully
understated treatment of an uneasy Israeli conscience."
--"Publishers Weekly," starred
"Informed by everything, weighed down by nothing, this is an
exquisite work of art."--"The Scotsman "
This volume contains selected papers from a 2006 symposium that
complemented an exhibition of early Bible manuscripts at the Freer
Gallery and Sackler Gallery of Art. The book considers the
manifestations of the holy books in Byzantine manuscript
illustration, architecture, and government, as well as in Jewish
Bible translations.
How can finite minds approach an infinite and ultimately unknowable
God? Is it true that Christianity is a religion of love and Judaism
a religion of law? Can a Jew accept the Orthodox Christian
veneration of holy images? How much do Jews and Orthodox Christians
have in common when they worship God? What can be done about
Christian prayers that Jews find offensive? How much responsibility
do Christians carry for antisemitism? These and other questions are
addressed in this book which is intended as a major contribution to
encounters between Judaism and Orthodox Christianity. In seventeen
chapters, expert theologians and historians examine central issues
of common concern relating to theology and worship as well as to
the vexed historical question of anti-Semitism. The focus is on
dialogue and deepened knowledge, as the contributors s dispel
widely-held misconceptions and identify a good deal of common
ground.
This book addresses Judaism and Orthodox Christianity, and
particularly their points of similarity and difference, congruence
and conflict. The city of Jerusalem stands at the heart of both
these age-old faiths, but today it is a divided city in which Jews
and Orthodox Christians seem to find themselves on opposite sides
of history. Must this story be one of continuing conflict, or is
there scope for reconciliation and common effort? How do religions
that cherish tradition face up to the challenges of a rapidly
changing world? What place can they offer to women? Can they
welcome lesbian and gay adherents? How do their traditional
resources help them to face climate change and other environmental
issues? How have they responded to the COVID pandemic? What
contribution can they make to current debates about subjects like
euthanasia and assisted dying? In seventeen chapters by expert
theologians and historians this book examines central issues of
common concern. The focus is on dialogue and deepened knowledge.
The authors dispel some widely held misconceptions and identify a
good deal of common ground. In this way the book aims to lay
foundations for future engagement between the two religions.
This book assumes no prior knowledge of Judaism, and is aimed at students and general readers. Containing an account of the Jewish people and the main lines of their history, as well as eight chapters examining subjects including the Torah and tradition, worship, the Bible, law, ethics, mysticism, theology, eschatology and the problems facing Judaism today.
A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, multi-authored guide to
contemporary Jewish life and thought, focusing on social, cultural
and historical aspects of Judaism alongside theological issues.
This volume includes 38 newly-commissioned essays, including
contributions from leading specialists in their fields. This book
covers the major areas of thought in contemporary Jewish Studies,
including considerations of religious differences, sociological,
philosophical, and gender issues, geographical diversity,
inter-faith relations, and the impact of the Shoah and the modern
state of Israel.
Readership: Suitable for all undergraduate students studying Modern
Judaism. Also for the general reader looking for a comprehensive
guide to Modern Judaism.
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