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Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition

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Book Synopsis: “Exhilarating . . . a scholarly tour de force. The story Nirenberg has to tell is not over.”—Adam Kirsch, Tablet This incisive history upends the complacency that confines anti-Judaism to the ideological extremes in the Western tradition. With deep learning and elegance, David Nirenberg shows how foundational anti-Judaism is to the history of the West. Questions of how we are Jewish and, more critically, how and why we are not have been churning within the Western imagination throughout its history. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans; Christians and Muslims of every period; even the secularists of modernity have used Judaism in constructing their visions of the world. The thrust of this tradition construes Judaism as an opposition, a danger often from within, to be criticized, attacked, and eliminated. The intersections of these ideas with the world of power—the Roman destruction of the Second Temple, the Spanish Inquisition, the German Holocaust—are well known. The ways of thought underlying these tragedies can be found at the very foundation of Western history. 8 pages of illustrations Read more

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Are you ready to embark on a journey through history, unearthing the truth about anti-Judaism in the Western tradition? Look no further than "Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition" by David Nirenberg. This groundbreaking book is not just another scholarly work, it challenges the prevailing complacency that confines anti-Judaism to ideological extremes. With deep learning and elegant prose, Nirenberg takes readers on a tour de force, revealing how anti-Judaism has shaped the history of the West.

Throughout its rich past, the Western imagination has grappled with questions about Judaism. Who are we as Jews? More importantly, who are we not? From ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans to Christians, Muslims, and even the secularists of modernity, Judaism has played a pivotal role in constructing their visions of the world. This tradition portrays Judaism as an opposing force, a perceived danger often from within, that must be criticized, attacked, and eliminated.

The intersections of these ideas with the world of power have resulted in some of history's most harrowing events. From the Roman destruction of the Second Temple to the Spanish Inquisition and the German Holocaust, the roots of these tragedies can be found at the very foundation of Western history. This book illuminates the ways of thought underlying these dark chapters and exposes the profound impact of anti-Judaism on Western society.

Unveil the secrets of the past and gain new perspectives on the present by delving into the history of anti-Judaism. With 8 pages of illustrations to enhance your understanding, "Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition" is an exhilarating and thought-provoking read that will challenge your preconceptions. Don't miss out on this scholarly masterpiece that Adam Kirsch of Tablet describes as a "tour de force." Grab your copy today and join the conversation about an integral part of Western history.

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