Judaism and Violence - A Historical Analysis With Insights From Social Psychology

This Element explores the potential in Judaism to incite Jews to engage in violence against non-Jews. The analysis proceeds in historical fashion, with sections devoted to the Hebrew Bible, rabbinic Judaism, medieval and early modern Judaism, and modern Zionism.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. The Hebrew Bible; 3. Rabbinic Judaism; 4. Medieval and Early Modern Judaism; 5. Modern Zionism; 6. Conclusions; Bibliography.

Summary

This Element explores the potential in Judaism to incite Jews to engage in violence against non-Jews. The analysis proceeds in historical fashion, with sections devoted to the Hebrew Bible, rabbinic Judaism, medieval and early modern Judaism, and modern Zionism.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Eisen, Robert (George Washington University Eisen, Eisen Robert
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9781108940672
• ISBN: 978-1-108-94067-2
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in Religion and Violence
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / General, Judaism, Religious issues & debates, Violence in society, Violence and abuse in society, Religious issues and debates