Radical theology, the new left and Israel
TitleRadical theology, the new left and Israel
Author
Call number296.3/0005
Object number01172g
Place of publicationNew York, New York, United States
Year of publication
1977
Physical descriptionpp241-254
MaterialArticle
ISBN087068499X
NotesArticle from the book "Auschwitz: beginning of a new era" pp241-254
Description
The new left until the mid 6os did not greatly concern itself with the State of Israel. The civil rights movement, the cold war and many other problems were of greater importance. The 1967 war led to a polarization: Jews including radicals, overwhemingly supported Israel, while Blacks identified with the Palestinians. Tensions between militant Blacks and the established Jewish community increased as Blacks seemed to threaten American society and thereby Jewish security and status