The History of Jews and Judaism
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The History of Jews and Judaism

Facts and Fictions

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eBook - ePub

The History of Jews and Judaism

Facts and Fictions

About this book

What are some of the most enduring and pernicious historical misconceptions about Jews and the practice and history of their faith? Examining many of the most widely held forms of anti-Semitic thinking, this addition to the Historical Facts and Fictions series addresses false beliefs about Jews and Judaism, among them that Jews in ancient Israel practiced Judaism, that Judaism opposes Christianity, that Jews are a race, and that Judaism thrived under Islam. Readers will gain an understanding of why a particular misconception rose and spread and the influence of the political, social, and economic contexts of the time. Finally, an exploration of the most plausible accounts of what really happened provides readers with an informed understanding of historical facts.

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Information

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9798216171751
Edition
0
Subtopic
Historiography

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Halftitle Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Introduction
  7. Myth 1. Judaism Is the Religion of the Bible
  8. Myth 2. Jews Are a Race
  9. Myth 3. All Jews Practice Judaism
  10. Myth 4. A Temple Is a Synagogue
  11. Myth 5. Judaism Opposed Christianity
  12. Myth 6. Jews Thrived under Islam
  13. Myth 7. Hebrew Was a Dead Language
  14. Myth 8. Zionism Is Racism
  15. Myth 9. American Jews Are Rich, White, and Liberal
  16. Epilogue: Whence Jews and Judaism?
  17. Bibliography
  18. Index
  19. About the Author
  20. Imprint