Ten Essays on Zionism and Judaism by Ahad Ha'am

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Author Ahad Ha'am, 1856-1927
Translator Simon, Leon, 1881-1965
LoC No. 28028801
Uniform Title 'Al parashat derakhim. English
Title Ten Essays on Zionism and Judaism
Alternate Title 10 Essays on Zionism and Judaism
Original Publication United Kingdom: George Routledge & Sons,1922.
Contents The wrong way (1889) -- The first Zionist Congress (1897) -- The Jewish State and the Jewish problem (1897) -- Pinsker and political Zionism (1902) -- The time has come (1906) -- "When Messiah comes" (1907) -- A spiritual centre (1907) -- Summa summarum (1912) -- The supremacy of reason (1904) -- Judaism and the Gospels (1910).
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Summary "Ten Essays on Zionism and Judaism" by Ahad Ha'am is a collection of critical essays written in the late 19th to early 20th century. The essays explore various aspects of the Zionist movement and its implications for Jewish identity and culture, offering a reflective critique of both the political aspirations and the moral challenges faced by the Jewish people during a period of increasing nationalism and existential questions regarding their future. The opening of the book presents the translator's introduction, which outlines that these essays will delve into the historical development of Zionism, critiqued through the lens of Achad Ha-Am’s innovative perspective. It emphasizes the early stirrings of Zionism in response to oppression and reflects on the complexities involved in the establishment of a Jewish national identity amidst the evolving socio-political landscape. Through a historical lens, the opening sets the stage for discussions about the foundational ideas of Zionism, the effectiveness of the movement's strategies, and the pressing need for a deep commitment to national culture and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Jews -- Restoration
Subject Zionism
Subject Judaism
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