Political Theologies in the Holy Land (e-bog) af Ohana, David
Ohana, David (forfatter)

Political Theologies in the Holy Land e-bog

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This book examines the role of messianism in Zionist ideology, from the birth of the Zionist movement through to the present. Is shows how messianism is not just a religious or philosophical term but a very tangible political practice and theology which has shaped Israeli identity.The author explores key issues such as:the current presence of messianism in the Israeli public sphere and the deba...
E-bog 436,85 DKK
Forfattere Ohana, David (forfatter)
Forlag Routledge
Udgivet 16 oktober 2009
Længde 208 sider
Genrer 1FBH
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781135211349
This book examines the role of messianism in Zionist ideology, from the birth of the Zionist movement through to the present. Is shows how messianism is not just a religious or philosophical term but a very tangible political practice and theology which has shaped Israeli identity.The author explores key issues such as:the current presence of messianism in the Israeli public sphere and the debates with jewish settlers in the occupied territories after the 1967 warthe difference between transcendental messianism and promethean messianism the disparity between the political ideology and political practice in the history of Israel the evolution of the messianic idea in the actions of David Ben-Gurion the debate between Martin Buber, Gershom Scholem, Isaiah Leibowitz, J. L. Talmon and other intellectual figures with Ben-Gurionthe implications of political theology and the presence of messianic ideas in Israeli politicsAs the first book to examine the messianism in Israeli debate since the creation of the Israeli state, it will be particularly relevant for students and scholars of Political Science, modern intellectual history, Israel studies, Judaism and messianism.