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.

Sommario

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

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Robert Eisen, Robert (George Washington University Eisen, Eisen Robert
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9781108940672
• ISBN: 978-1-108-94067-2
• Pagine: 75
• Serie: Elements in Religion and Violence
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Religione: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; RELIGION / General, Judaism, Religious issues & debates, Violence in society, Violence and abuse in society, Religious issues and debates