The Peace and Violence of Judaism: From the Bible to Modern Zionism

by Robert Eisen

Book Overview

Religious violence has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. Robert Eisen provides the first comprehensive analysis of Jewish views on peace and violence by examining texts in five major areas of Judaism - the Bible, rabbinic Judaism, medieval Jewish philosophy, Kabbalah, and modern Zionism. He demonstrates that throughout its history, Judaism has consistently exhibited ambiguity regarding peace and violence.

To make his case,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199751471
• ISBN13: 9780199751471
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.3"