The Politics of Religion and the Religion of Politics: Looking at Israel

by Ira Sharkansky

Prominent political theorist Ira Sharkansky looks at the intersection of religion and politics, using the case of Israel-where a chief rabbi officiates along with a prime minister-to examine how the two inform each other.
Focusing more on similarities than differences, Sharkansky demonstrates that both religion and politics can justify their position on the moral high ground. Both are involved in shaping our values and standard of living; however,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739101099
• ISBN13: 9780739101094
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Rlpg/Galleys
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.3"