The Paradox of Anti-SemitismA&C Black, 2006 M05 10 - 242 pages Arguably as anti-Semitism has diminished, the Jewish community has lost its way in the unceasing quest for social and political acceptance. The surprising thesis of this book (especially from the pen of a Rabbi) is that in the past anti-Semitism has in fact been a positive force in Jewish life. Now as a result of social acceptance, the Jewish community throughout the English-speaking world is undergoing a transformation. Jews have ceased to be dedicated to the Jewish heritage and the Jewish community is in chaos. No longer is Judaism a unified tradition, providing a solid foundation for the Jewish people. The book points to a series of historical examples illustrating the author's thesis- ways in which antipathy to Jews and Judaism stimulated Jewish life and growth. |
Contents
Part I | 17 |
The Threat of AntiSemitism | 31 |
The Jewish Enlightenment and Reform | 52 |
The Middle Way Conservative Judaism | 73 |
Radical Judaism | 93 |
Rejecting Judaism | 112 |
Triumph and Despair | 132 |
The Church and the Jews | 150 |
The Inquisition and Secret Jews | 166 |
Modern Hatred and Zionism | 182 |
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