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Jews: The Essence and Character of a People

by Arthur Hertzberg

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In this landmark work, Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg, vice president emeritus of the World Jewish Congress, and Aron Hirt-Manheimer, editor of Reform Judaism Magazine, answer the question: What makes a Jew a Jew? These prominent Jewish scholars search for the soul of the Jewish character-from the archetype of Abraham and Sarah to the ambivalence of Kafka, Freud, and Woody Allen. They delve beyond conventional discussions of Jewish identity and explore the very essence of Jewish existence. Highly regarded, Jews explains how and why great Jewish figures throughout history, who have been victimized by anti-Semitism, have succeeded to rise again and endure.

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This highly acclaimed work is a bold attempt to define the "essential Jewish character"--an unblinking yet optimistic look at a heroic, sometimes tragic people who have had a major influence on world history.

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In this landmark work, Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg, vice president emeritus of the World Jewish Congress, and Aron Hirt-Manheimer, editor of"

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About the Author

Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg, author of The Zionist Idea, Jewish Polemics, The Jews in America, Jews, and A Jew in America, is the Bronfman Visiting Professor of Humanities at New York University and Professor Emeritus of Religion at Dartmouth. A world-renowned Jewish scholar, he has served as president of the American Jewish Policy Foundation and the American Jewish Congress and as vice-president of the World Jewish Congress.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780060638351

Subtitle:

The Essence and Character of a People

Preface:

Hirt-Manheimer, Aron

Preface:

Hirt-Manheimer, Aron

Author:

Hertzberg, Arthur

Author:

Hirt-Manheimer, Aron

Publisher:

HarperOne

Location:

San Francisco :

Subject:

Jewish

Subject:

Jews

Subject:

Intellectual life

Subject:

Judaism

Subject:

Judaism - History

Subject:

Minority Studies - Race Relations

Subject:

Jews -- Intellectual life.

Subject:

Jewish - General

Subject:

General Religion

Subject:

Judaism -- Apologetic works.

Subject:

Antisemitism -- History.

Subject:

Ethnic Studies

Copyright:

1999

Edition Number:

1st ed.

Edition Description:

Trade PB

Publication Date:

19990407

Binding:

Paperback

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

320

Dimensions:

7.99x5.32x.86 in. .55 lbs.

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Product details 320 pages HarperSanFrancisco - 2012-10-25 English 9780060638351 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Libri, This highly acclaimed work is a bold attempt to define the "essential Jewish character"--an unblinking yet optimistic look at a heroic, sometimes tragic people who have had a major influence on world history.

"Synopsis" by Ingram, In this landmark work, Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg, vice president emeritus of the World Jewish Congress, and Aron Hirt-Manheimer, editor of"