The History of Jews and Judaism

Informationen zum Autor Alan T. Levenson is Schusterman/Josey Chair of Jewish History at the University of Oklahoma, USA. Klappentext This book examines and corrects the most common, enduring and pernicious historical misconceptions about Jews and the practice and history of their faith. Taking on many of the most widely held forms of anti-Semitic thinking, the author addresses false beliefs about Jews and Judaism, among them that Jews in ancient Israel practiced Judaism, that Judaism opposes Christianity, that Jews are a race, and that Judaism thrived under Islam. Each chapter explores how a particular misconception arose and spread, as well as what we now believe to be the truth and why we believe it. Vorwort Corrects the most common, enduring, and pernicious misconceptions about Jews and Judaism. Zusammenfassung What are some of the most enduring and pernicious historical misconceptions about Jews and the practice and history of their faith? Examining many of the most widely held forms of anti-Semitic thinking, this addition to the Historical Facts and Fictions series addresses false beliefs about Jews and Judaism, among them that Jews in ancient Israel practiced Judaism, that Judaism opposes Christianity, that Jews are a race, and that Judaism thrived under Islam. Readers will gain an understanding of why a particular misconception rose and spread and the influence of the political, social, and economic contexts of the time. Finally, an exploration of the most plausible accounts of what really happened provides readers with an informed understanding of historical facts. Inhaltsverzeichnis PrefaceIntroductionMyth 1. Judaism Is the Religion of the BibleMyth 2. Jews Are a RaceMyth 3. All Jews Practice Judaism Myth 4. A Temple Is a Synagogue Myth 5. Judaism Opposed Christianity Myth 6. Jews Thrived under Islam Myth 7. Hebrew Was a "Dead" Language Myth 8. Zionism Is RacismMyth 9. American Jews Are Rich, White, and LiberalEpilogueBibliographyIndexAbout the Author...

Préface
Corrects the most common, enduring, and pernicious misconceptions about Jews and Judaism.

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Alan T. Levenson is Schusterman/Josey Chair of Jewish History at the University of Oklahoma, USA.

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This book examines and corrects the most common, enduring and pernicious historical misconceptions about Jews and the practice and history of their faith. Taking on many of the most widely held forms of anti-Semitic thinking, the author addresses false beliefs about Jews and Judaism, among them that Jews in ancient Israel practiced Judaism, that Judaism opposes Christianity, that Jews are a race, and that Judaism thrived under Islam. Each chapter explores how a particular misconception arose and spread, as well as what we now believe to be the truth and why we believe it.

Résumé
What are some of the most enduring and pernicious historical misconceptions about Jews and the practice and history of their faith? Examining many of the most widely held forms of anti-Semitic thinking, this addition to the Historical Facts and Fictions series addresses false beliefs about Jews and Judaism, among them that Jews in ancient Israel practiced Judaism, that Judaism opposes Christianity, that Jews are a race, and that Judaism thrived under Islam. Readers will gain an understanding of why a particular misconception rose and spread and the influence of the political, social, and economic contexts of the time. Finally, an exploration of the most plausible accounts of what really happened provides readers with an informed understanding of historical facts.

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Preface Introduction Myth 1. Judaism Is the Religion of the Bible Myth 2. Jews Are a Race Myth 3. All Jews Practice Judaism Myth 4. A Temple Is a Synagogue Myth 5. Judaism Opposed Christianity Myth 6. Jews Thrived under Islam Myth 7. Hebrew Was a "Dead" Language Myth 8. Zionism Is Racism Myth 9. American Jews Are Rich, White, and Liberal Epilogue Bibliography Index About the Author