Political Theologies in the Holy Land: Israeli Messianism and its Critics by Dav

Description: Political Theologies in the Holy Land by David Ohana This book examines the role of messianism in Zionist ideology from the birth of the movement through to the present. Is shows how messianism is not just a religious or philosophical term but a very tangible political practice which has shaped Israeli identity. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book examines the role of messianism in Zionist ideology, from the birth of the Zionist movement through to the present. Is shows how messianism is not just a religious or philosophical term but a very tangible political practice and theology which has shaped Israeli identity.The author explores key issues such as: the current presence of messianism in the Israeli public sphere and the debates with jewish settlers in the occupied territories after the 1967 war the difference between transcendental messianism and promethean messianism the disparity between the political ideology and political practice in the history of Israel the evolution of the messianic idea in the actions of David Ben-Gurion the debate between Martin Buber, Gershom Scholem, Isaiah Leibowitz, J. L. Talmon and other intellectual figures with Ben-Gurion the implications of political theology and the presence of messianic ideas in Israeli politicsAs the first book to examine the messianism in Israeli debate since the creation of the Israeli state, it will be particularly relevant for students and scholars of Political Science, modern intellectual history, Israel studies, Judaism and messianism. Author Biography David Ohana is Professor of Modern European History at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel. He was a visiting fellow at the Centre for European Studies at Harvard University and the first academic director of the Forum for Mediterranean Cultures at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute. His books include The Promethean Passion, The Rage of the Intellectuals and the trilogy The Nihilist Order. Table of Contents 1. The Rise of Secular Messianism 2. David Ben-Gurion and the Messianic Idea 3. J. L. Talmon, Gershom Scholem and the Price of Messianism 4. Isaiah Leibowitz and the Critique of Canaanite Messianism 5. Israel Eldad and the Nietzschian Hebrew Messianism 6. The Critique of Political Theology Details ISBN0415850029 Author David Ohana Language English Year 2013 ISBN-10 0415850029 ISBN-13 9780415850025 Format Paperback Short Title POLITICAL THEOLOGIES IN THE HO Media Book Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations DEWEY 296.382095694 Affiliation Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel Subtitle Israeli Messianism and its Critics UK Release Date 2013-03-11 AU Release Date 2013-03-11 NZ Release Date 2013-03-11 Pages 200 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2013-03-11 Series Routledge Jewish Studies Series Alternative 9780415491686 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134431083;

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