Political Theologies in the Holy Land: Israeli Messianism and its Critics (Routledge Jewish Studies Series)

By: David Ohana

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Synopsis: This book examines the role of messianism in Zionist ideology, from the birth of the Zionist movement through to the present. Is shows how messianism is not just a religious or philosophical term but a very tangible political practice and theology which has shaped Israeli identity. The author explores key issues such as: the current presence of messianism in the Israeli public sphere and the debates with jewish settlers in the occupied territories after the 1967 war the difference between transcendental messianism and promethean messianism the disparity between the political ideology and political practice in the history of Israel the evolution of the messianic idea in the actions of David Ben-Gurion the debate between Martin Buber, Gershom Scholem, Isaiah Leibowitz, J. L. Talmon and other intellectual figures with Ben-Gurion the implications of political theology and the presence of messianic ideas in Israeli politics As the first book to examine the messianism in Israeli debate since the creation of the Israeli state, it will be particularly relevant for students and scholars of Political Science, modern intellectual history, Israel studies, Judaism and messianism.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781135211349
Related ISBNs:: 9780203872093, 9780415850025, 9780415850025, 9780415491686, 9780415491686
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/27/20
Copyrighted By:: David Ohana
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
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Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Politics and Government
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