Contested Utopia: Jewish Dreams and Israeli Realities

by Marc J. Rosenstein

This first book to examine the Jewish state through the lens of Jewish utopian thought, from its biblical beginnings to modernity, offers a fresh perspective on the political, religious, and geopolitical life of Israel. As Marc J. Rosenstein argues, the Jewish people's collective memories, desires, hopes, and faith have converged to envision an ideal life in the Land of Israel--but, critically, the legacy is a kaleidoscope of conflicting (and sometimes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0827614721
• ISBN13: 9780827614727
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.8" x 8.9"