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Jews : the essence and character of a people / Arthur Hertzberg, Aron Hirt-Manheimer.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hertzberg, Arthur.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Jews--Politics and government.
- Jews.
- Antisemitism--History.
- Antisemitism.
- History.
- Christianity and antisemitism.
- Judaism--Apologetic works.
- Judaism.
- Jews--Intellectual life.
- Genre:
- Apologetic writings.
- Physical Description:
- xx, 294 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- San Francisco : HarperSanFrancisco, [1998]
- Summary:
- This book offers a new and startling perspective on how Jews relate to people of other traditions while also defining the challenge, responsibility, and essence of being a Jew in our time. Jews: The Essence and Character of a People defies the conventional view of Jews that has prevailed for centuries and presents a compelling and realistic portrait of contemporary Jews. This important book is sure to stimulate passionate debate among both Jews and non-Jews.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-294).
- ISBN:
- 0060638346
- 0060638354
- OCLC:
- 38565958
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