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The Jewish Political Tradition Volume I: Authority
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This Book Launches A Landmark Fourvolume Collaborative Work Exploring The Political Thought Of The Jewish People From Biblical Times To The Present. Each Volume Includes A Selection Of Textsfrom The Bible And Talmud, Midrashic Literature, Legal Responsa, Treatises, And Pamphletsannotated For Modern Readers And Accompanied By New Commentaries Written By Eminent Philosophers, Lawyers, Political Theorists, And Other Scholars Working In Different Fields Of Jewish Studies. These Contributors Join The Arguments Of The Texts, Agreeing Or Disagreeing, Elaborating, Refining, Qualifying, And Sometimes Repudiating The Political Views Of The Original Authors. The Series Brings The Littleknown And Unexplored Jewish Tradition Of Political Thinking And Writing Into The Light, Showing Where And How It Resonates In The State Of Israel, The Chief Diaspora Settlements, And, More Broadly, Modern Political Experience.This First Volume, Authority, Addresses The Basic Question Of Who Ought To Rule The Community: What Claims To Rule Have Been Put Forward From The Time Of The Exodus From Egypt To The Establishment Of The State Of Israel? How Are Such Claims Disputed And Defended? What Constitutes Legitimate Authority? The Authors Discuss The Authority Of God, Then The Claims Of Kings, Priests, Prophets, Rabbis, Lay Leaders, Gentile Rulers (During The Years Of The Exile), And The Israeli State. The Volume Concludes With Several Perspectives On The Issue Of Whether A Modern State Can Be Both Jewish And Democratic. Forthcoming Volumes Will Address The Themes Of Membership, Community, And Political Vision.Among The Contributors To This Volume:Amy Gutmannmoshe Halbertaldavid Hartmanmoshe Idelsanford Levinsonsusan Neimanhilary Putnamjoseph Razmichael Sandelallan Silveryael Tamir
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Jewish Political Tradition Volume I: Authority'? A: The main theme of this volume is the exploration of authority in the Jewish political tradition, addressing questions about who ought to rule and the legitimacy of various claims to authority from biblical times to the modern state of Israel.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this volume? A: This volume includes contributions from esteemed scholars such as Amy Gutmann, Moshe Halbertal, David Hartman, Moshe Idel, Sanford Levinson, Susan Neiman, Hilary Putnam, Joseph Raz, Michael Sandel, Allan Silver, and Yael Tamir.
- Q: What types of texts are included in this book? A: The book includes a selection of texts from the Bible, Talmud, midrashic literature, legal responsa, treatises, and pamphlets, all annotated for modern readers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those new to Jewish political thought? A: Yes, 'The Jewish Political Tradition Volume I: Authority' is designed for modern readers, providing annotations and commentaries that make complex texts accessible to newcomers.
- Q: What does the book discuss regarding the authority of the Israeli state? A: The book examines the claims of the Israeli state to authority, discussing how it fits within the broader context of Jewish political thought and whether it can be both Jewish and democratic.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 640 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Jewish Political Tradition Volume I: Authority' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 2003.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What is the significance of this book in Jewish studies? A: This book is significant as it brings to light the often-overlooked Jewish tradition of political thinking, offering a comprehensive analysis of authority from historical and contemporary perspectives.