The Paradox of Anti-Semitism

By Dan Cohn-Sherbok

Book Overview

Arguably as anti-Semitism has diminished, the Jewish community has lost its way in the unceasing quest for social and political acceptance. The surprising thesis of this book (especially from the pen of a Rabbi) is that in the past anti-Semitism has in fact been a positive force in Jewish life. Now as a result of social acceptance, the Jewish community throughout the English-speaking world is undergoing a transformation. Jews have ceased to be dedicated to the Jewish heritage and the Jewish community is in chaos. No longer is Judaism a unified tradition, providing a solid foundation for the Jewish people. The book points to a series of historical examples illustrating the author's thesis- ways in which antipathy to Jews and Judaism stimulated Jewish life and growth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082649403X
• ISBN13: 9780826494030
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.6" x 0.8" x 5.4"