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Judaism and Violence

A Historical Analysis with Insights from Social Psychology

Robert Eisen author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:7th Oct '21

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This Element provides an insightful analysis of Judaism and violence, with special attention given to Zionism and the Middle East conflict.

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.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. The last topic is given special attention because of its relevance to the current Middle East conflict. This Element also draws on insights from social psychology to explain Jewish violence - particularly Social Identity Theory.

ISBN: 9781108940672

Dimensions: 177mm x 126mm x 6mm

Weight: 100g

75 pages