Judaism Within Modernity Essays on Jewish Historiography and Religion |
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| Author:
| Meyer, Michael A. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8143-2874-3 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2001 |
| Publisher: | Wayne State University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $38.99 |
Book Description:
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This collection of essays explores the effects of modernization on Jewish self-understanding. The author begins by examining Jewish historiography and the problems of periodization in modern Jewish history. He goes on to discuss the role of history in defining identity among Jews.
This collection of essays explores the effects of modernization on Jewish self-understanding. The author begins by examining Jewish historiography and the problems of periodization in modern Jewish history. He goes on to discuss the role of history in defining identity among Jews.