Constructing and Experiencing Jewish Identity

Classification is an inherent feature of all societies. The distinction between Jews and non-Jews has been a major theme of Western society for over two millennia. In the middle of the twentieth century, dire consequences were associated with being Jew ish. Even after the Shoah, the labelling of Jew...

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Other Authors: Blumenthal, Rachel (Editor), Herskowitz, Daniel M. (Editor), Mayerhofer, Kerstin (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Brill 2022
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Summary:Classification is an inherent feature of all societies. The distinction between Jews and non-Jews has been a major theme of Western society for over two millennia. In the middle of the twentieth century, dire consequences were associated with being Jew ish. Even after the Shoah, the labelling of Jews as "other" continued. In this book, leading historians including Michael Brenner, Elisheva Carlebach and Michael Miller illuminate the meaning of Jewishness from pre-modern and early-modern times to the present day. Their studies offer new perspectives on constructing and experiencing Jewish identity.
ISBN:9783657708406
9783506708403
Access:Open Access