rise and fall of Jewish nationalism, The

rise and fall of Jewish nationalism, The

By Doron Mendels

Book Description

In this meticulously researched exploration, scholar Doron Mendels examines the complex emergence and evolution of Jewish national identity during one of history's most transformative periods. Drawing from ancient sources including the writings of Josephus and New Testament apocrypha, this comprehensive study traces how Jewish nationalism developed within the broader cultural landscape of the Hellenistic world.

Mendels brings together his expertise in ancient Palestinian history with careful analysis of historical and literary documents to illuminate the Second Temple period, a crucial era that shaped Jewish consciousness and identity. The work examines how external pressures, cultural exchanges, and internal developments contributed to the formation of a distinct national awareness among the Jewish people.

What makes this study particularly compelling is its relevance to contemporary spiritual and cultural questions. The author's examination of ancient struggles for identity and belonging offers profound insights into the enduring human quest for meaning, community, and place in the world. The parallels between historical challenges and modern conflicts provide readers with a deeper understanding of how spiritual and national identities intersect and evolve.

Originally part of the prestigious Anchor Bible Reference Library, this 450-page work serves both as rigorous historical scholarship and as a thoughtful meditation on the forces that shape collective identity. Readers interested in understanding the roots of spiritual community and the dynamics of cultural preservation will find valuable perspectives within these pages.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~12 hours)

📄 Length: 450 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Church history
  • ✓ Explore 168 av. J.-C.-135
  • ✓ Explore Geschichte 586 v. Chr.-135
  • ✓ Explore Nationalisme
  • ✓ Explore 30-600 (Église primitive)
  • ✓ Explore Christianisme
  • ✓ Explore Nationalismus
  • ✓ Explore 30-600 (Eglise primitive)

Topics Covered

Church history 168 av. J.-C.-135 Geschichte 586 v. Chr.-135 Nationalisme 30-600 (Église primitive) Christianisme Nationalismus 30-600 (Eglise primitive) Histoire Jews, history, 168 b.c-135 a.d. Church history, primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 586 av. J.-C.-210 (Periode postexilique) Ethnicity Jews Judai˜sme Judaism Religious aspects History Geschichte 586 v. Chr.-210 Christianity Judaïsme 586 av. J.-C.-210 (Période postexilique) Ethnicité Judaism, history, post-exilic period, 586 b.c.-210 a.d. Jodendom Église Juifs Nationalisme juif Judaïsme et État Jewish nationalism Juden Judaism and state Religious aspects of Ethnicity Post-exilic period (Judaism) Primitive and early church Judai˜sme et Etat Aspect religieux

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