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The History of Jews and Judaism: Facts and Fictions
 
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ISBN13:9781440864087
ISBN10:144086408X
Binding:Hardback
No. of pages:256 pages
Size:234x155 mm
Language:English
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The History of Jews and Judaism

Facts and Fictions
 
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
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Number of Volumes: Hardback
 
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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.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Introduction
Myth 1. Judaism Is the Religion of the Bible
Myth 2. Jews Are a Race
Myth 3. All Jews Practice Judaism
Myth 4. A Temple Is a Synagogue
Myth 5. Judaism Opposed Christianity
Myth 6. Jews Thrived under Islam
Myth 7. Hebrew Was a "Dead" Language
Myth 8. Zionism Is Racism
Myth 9. American Jews Are Rich, White, and Liberal
Epilogue
Bibliography
Index
About the Author