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In this exciting addition to Bloomsbury’s Short Histories series,
Steven Leonard Jacobs critically yet concisely examines the history
of Judaism and the Jewish people, drawing from maps, photographs
and archives to illuminate the history of one of the world’s
oldest religions. Beginning by establishing a definition of
Judaism, Jacobs explores the historiography of the Jewish people,
in addition to the role of memory in charting history. Including a
comprehensive breakdown of the history of Judaism, the author
splits discussion into defined eras, taking readers from the
beginnings of Judaism, to the split between Judah in the South and
Israel in the North, the united Monarchy, and the Age of the
Prophets. Exploring the social structures and institutions of
ancient Israel, Jacobs incorporates key themes such as civic life,
economics, and art – before analysing the interactions of Judaism
with Romanism and Hellenism. Moving through the Middle Ages and
Pre-Modernity, and acknowledging the role of key figures such as
Yosef Karo and Moses Mendelssohn, this book brings the narrative up
to the present day, and uncovers the foundations of Judaism in
modernity. Jacobs’ authoritative yet engaging prose shines
through each of the thirteen chapters, which seamlessly intertwine
to produce a thorough yet concise examination of the history of
Judaism and Jewish peoples.
With an overview essay, timeline, reference entries, and annotated
bibliography, this resource is a concise, one-stop reference on
antisemitism in today's society. Stretching back to biblical times,
antisemitism is perhaps the world's oldest hatred of a group. It
has manifested itself around the world, sometimes taking the form
of superficially innocent jokes and at other times promoting such
tragedies as the Holocaust. Far from disappeared, its continued
existence in today's society is evidenced by vandalism of Jewish
cemeteries and shootings at synagogues. This book explores the
causes and consequences of contemporary antisemitism, placing this
form of hatred in its historical, political, and social contexts.
An overview essay surveys the background and significance of
antisemitism and provides historical context for discussions of
contemporary topics. A timeline highlights key events related to
antisemitism. Some 50 alphabetically arranged reference entries
provide objective, fundamental information about people, events,
and other topics related to antisemitism. These entries cite works
for further reading and provide cross-references to related topics.
An annotated bibliography cites and evaluates some of the most
important resources on antisemitism suitable for student research.
An overview essay places antisemitism in its historical context and
discusses its contemporary significance A timeline identifies key
developments related to antisemitism Roughly 50 alphabetically
arranged reference entries provide objective, fundamental
information about topics related to antisemitism, with an emphasis
on modern society Entry bibliographies direct users to specific
sources of additional information An annotated bibliography lists
and evaluates some of the most important broad works on
antisemitism
Providing an annotated commentary on two unpublished manuscripts
written by international law and genocide scholar Raphael Lemkin,
Steven L. Jacobs offers a critical introduction to the father of
genocide studies. Lemkin coined the term "genocide" and was the
motivating force behind the 1948 United Nations Convention on the
Punishment and Prevention of the Crime of Genocide. The materials
collected here give readers further insight into this singularly
courageous man and the issue which consumed him in the aftermath of
the Second World War. It is a welcome addition to the library of
genocide and Holocaust Studies scholars and students alike.
Providing an annotated commentary on two unpublished manuscripts
written by international law and genocide scholar Raphael Lemkin,
Steven L. Jacobs offers a critical introduction to the father of
genocide studies. Lemkin coined the term "genocide" and was the
motivating force behind the 1948 United Nations Convention on the
Punishment and Prevention of the Crime of Genocide. The materials
collected here give readers further insight into this singularly
courageous man and the issue which consumed him in the aftermath of
the Second World War. It is a welcome addition to the library of
genocide and Holocaust Studies scholars and students alike.
Confronting Genocide: Judaism, Christianity, Islam is the first
collection of essays by recognized scholars primarily in the field
of religious studies to address this timely topic. In addition to
theoretical thinking about both religion and genocide and the
relationship between the two, these authors look at the tragedies
of the Holocaust, the Armenian Genocide, Rwanda, Bosnia, and the
Sudan from their own unique vantage point. In so doing, they supply
a much needed additional contribution to the ongoing conversations
proffered by historians, political scientists, sociologists,
psychologists, and legal scholars regarding prevention,
intervention, and punishment.
Confronting Genocide: Judaism, Christianity, Islam is the first
collection of essays by recognized scholars primarily in the field
of religious studies to address this timely topic. In addition to
theoretical thinking about both religion and genocide and the
relationship between the two, these authors look at the tragedies
of the Holocaust, the Armenian Genocide, Rwanda, Bosnia, and the
Sudan from their own unique vantage point. In so doing, they supply
a much needed additional contribution to the ongoing conversations
proffered by historians, political scientists, sociologists,
psychologists, and legal scholars regarding prevention,
intervention, and punishment.
Writing Religion: The Case for the Critical Study of Religions is a
collection of outstanding essays on wide-ranging aspects of
religious studies by well-known scholars, delivered as part of the
University of Alabama's annual Aronov Lectures. In 2002, the
University of Alabama's Department of Religious Studies established
the annual Aronov Lecture Series to showcase the works of
nationally recognized scholars of religion capable of reflecting on
issues of wide relevance to scholars from across the humanities and
social sciences. Writing Religion: The Case for the Critical Study
of Religions is an edited collection of essays that highlights
critical contributions from the first ten Aronov lecturers. Section
one of the volume, "Writing Discourses," features essays by
Jonathan Z. Smith, Bruce Lincoln, and Ann Pellegrini that
illustrate how critical study enables the analysis of discourses in
society and history. Section two, "Riting Social Formations,"
includes pieces by Arjun Appad urai, Judith Plaskow, and Nathan
Katz that reference both the power of rites to construct society
and the act of riting as a form of disciplining that both
prescribes and proscribes. The writings of Tomoko Masu zawa,
Amy-Jill Levine, Aaron W. Hughes, and Martin S. Jaffee appear in
section three, "Righting the Discipline." They emphasize the
correction of movements within the academic study of religion.
Steven W. Ramey frames the collection with a thoughtful introduc
tion that explores the genesis, development, and diversity of
critical analysis in the study of religion. An afterword by Russell
McCutcheon reflects on the critical study of religion at the
University of Alabama and rounds out this superb collection. The
mission of the Department of Religious Studies is to "avoid every
ten dency toward confusing the study of religion with the practice
of religion." Instruction about-rather than in-religion is
foundational to the depart ment's larger goal of producing
knowledge of the world and its many practices and systems of
beliefs. Infused with this spirit, these fascinating essays, which
read like good conversations with learned friends, offer sig
nificant examples of each scholar's work. Writing Religion will be
of value to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and
scholars interested in the study of religion from a critical
perspective.
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