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Metaphysics Of The Profane: The Political Theology Of Walter Benjamin And Gershom Scholem
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Walter Benjamin And Gershom Scholem Are Regarded As Two Of The Most Influential Jewish Thinkers Of The Twentieth Century. Together They Produced A Dynamic Body Of Ideas That Has Had A Lasting Impact On The Study Of Religion, Philosophy, And Literary Criticism.Drawing From Benjamin'S And Scholem'S Ideas On Messianism, Language, And Divine Justice, This Book Traces The Intellectual Exchange Through The Early Decades Of The Twentieth Centuryfrom Berlin, Bern, And Munich In The Throws Of War And Revolution To Scholem'S Departure For Palestine In 1923. It Begins With A Close Reading Of Benjamin'S Early Writings And A Study Of Scholem'S Theological Politics, Followed By An Examination Of Benjamin'S Proposals On Language And The Influence These Ideas Had On Scholem'S Scholarship On Jewish Mysticism. From There The Book Turns To Their Ideas On Divine Justicefrom Benjamin'S Critique Of Original Sin And Violence To Scholem'S Application Of The Categories To The Prophets And Bolshevism. Metaphysics Of The Profane Is The First Book To Make This Early Period Available To A Wider Audience, Revealing The Intricate Structure Of This Early Intellectual Partnership On Politics And Theology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Metaphysics of the Profane'? A: The main theme of 'Metaphysics of the Profane' revolves around the political theology and intellectual exchange between Walter Benjamin and Gershom Scholem, focusing on concepts like messianism, language, and divine justice.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: 'Metaphysics of the Profane' is authored by Eric Jacobson, exploring the ideas of influential Jewish thinkers Walter Benjamin and Gershom Scholem.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics such as the early writings of Walter Benjamin, Scholem's theological politics, their perspectives on language, and their views on divine justice.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Metaphysics of the Profane' contains a total of 352 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Metaphysics of the Profane' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in theology, philosophy, and literary criticism.
- Q: When was 'Metaphysics of the Profane' published? A: 'Metaphysics of the Profane' was published on April 15, 2003.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Scholars, students, and anyone interested in Jewish thought, political theology, and historical intellectual exchanges would benefit from reading this book.
- Q: Does the book discuss the influence of Benjamin's ideas on Scholem's work? A: Yes, the book examines how Benjamin's ideas on language influenced Scholem's scholarship on Jewish mysticism.