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The Hebrew Republic: Jewish Sources And The Transformation Of European Political Thought
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According To A Commonplace Narrative, The Rise Of Modern Political Thought In The West Resulted From Secularizationthe Exclusion Of Religious Arguments From Political Discourse. But In This Pathbreaking Work, Eric Nelson Argues That This Familiar Story Is Wrong. Instead, He Contends, Political Thought In Earlymodern Europe Became Less, Not More, Secular With Time, And It Was The Christian Encounter With Hebrew Sources That Provoked This Radical Transformation.During The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries, Christian Scholars Began To Regard The Hebrew Bible As A Political Constitution Designed By God For The Children Of Israel. Newly Available Rabbinic Materials Became Authoritative Guides To The Institutions And Practices Of The Perfect Republic. This Thinking Resulted In A Sweeping Reorientation Of Political Commitments. In The Books Central Chapters, Nelson Identifies Three Transformative Claims Introduced Into European Political Theory By The Hebrew Revival: The Argument That Republics Are The Only Legitimate Regimes; The Idea That The State Should Coercively Maintain An Egalitarian Distribution Of Property; And The Belief That A Godly Republic Would Tolerate Religious Diversity. One Major Consequence Of Nelsons Work Is That The Revolutionary Politics Of John Milton, James Harrington, And Thomas Hobbes Appear In A Brandnew Light.Nelson Demonstrates That Central Features Of Modern Political Thought Emerged From An Attempt To Emulate A Constitution Designed By God. This Paradox, A Reminder That While We May Live In A Secular Age, We Owe Our Politics To An Age Of Religious Fervor, In Turn Illuminates Fault Lines In Contemporary Political Discourse.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'The Hebrew Republic'? A: In 'The Hebrew Republic', Eric Nelson argues that the rise of modern political thought in Europe was not a result of secularization but rather a transformation influenced by Hebrew sources, asserting that political thought became less secular over time.
- Q: How does this book relate to early-modern European political theory? A: The book identifies key transformative claims introduced into European political theory during the Hebrew revival, including the legitimacy of republics, the state's role in maintaining property equality, and the acceptance of religious diversity in a godly republic.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Hebrew Republic'? A: The author of 'The Hebrew Republic' is Eric Nelson.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 1, 2011.
- Q: What is the format and page count of 'The Hebrew Republic'? A: This edition of 'The Hebrew Republic' is a paperback format and contains 240 pages.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about historical political figures? A: Nelson's work reinterprets the revolutionary politics of figures like John Milton, James Harrington, and Thomas Hobbes, shedding new light on their ideas in relation to Hebrew influences.
- Q: Is 'The Hebrew Republic' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Hebrew Republic' is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in political theory, religious influences on politics, and early-modern European history.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Hebrew Republic'? A: The book explores themes such as the intersection of religion and politics, the evolution of political thought, and the role of the Hebrew Bible in shaping modern republican ideas.
- Q: Does the book provide a new perspective on secularism? A: Yes, it challenges the conventional narrative of secularism in political thought by arguing that religious fervor, specifically from Hebrew sources, significantly shaped early-modern political ideas.
- Q: What edition of 'The Hebrew Republic' is available? A: The available edition is a reprint of 'The Hebrew Republic'.