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The unity principle : the shaping of Jewish history / Ellis Rivkin ; with a foreword by Robert M. Seltzer ; edited by Seymour Rossel.

Title
The unity principle : the shaping of Jewish history / Ellis Rivkin ; with a foreword by Robert M. Seltzer ; edited by Seymour Rossel.
Author
Rivkin, Ellis, 1918-2010
Publication
Springfield, NJ : Behrman House, c2003.

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Additional Authors
Rossel, Seymour
Description
xxxiv, 341 p.; 23 cm.
Summary
Presents a dynamic interpretation of Jewish history, from biblical to modern times as a set of interconnected and evolving events and relationships that spring directly from Judaism's core beliefs.
Uniform Title
Shaping of Jewish history
Alternative Title
Shaping of Jewish history
Subject
Jews > History > Philosophy
Genre/Form
History
Note
  • Includes index.
  • "The unity principle is newly revised and expanded based on Rivkin's classic work The shaping of Jewish history"--P. [4] of cover.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Patriarchs and Prophets : One God or many -- The Revolution of the Aaronides : the creation of the Pentateuch -- The Pharisaic Revolution : a decisive mutation -- Heirs of the Pharisees : the paths of the twofold law -- Medieval ways to salvation : diversity in unity -- The rise of capitalism : the Marranos -- The Grand Universals : the emancipation of the Jews -- The triumph of Nationalism : the entrapment of capitalism within the Nation-State -- The road to Auschwitz : the disintegration of Nation-State capitalism -- The road from Auschwitz : the emergence of global capitalism -- Postlude : the present and beyond.
ISBN
0874411742
LCCN
^^2002034268
OCLC
  • 50554199
  • SCSB-11536321
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library