Philosophical reflections on antisemitism
TitlePhilosophical reflections on antisemitism
Author
Call number305.8924/0167
Object number11645b
Place of publicationNew York, New York, United States
PublisherRoutledge
Year of publication
2021
Physical descriptionpp21-38
MaterialArticle
NotesArticle from the book 'Antisemitism in the contemporary world ' pp21-38
Description
Takes a philosophical approach to the peculiarities of antisemitism such as, Jews are hated for their virtues as well as their vices (Reinhold Neibuhr 1940s). Discusses antisemitism from medieval times to the the Holocaust period and until today. Also discusses Christian involvement in supporting and spreading antisemitism and the concept of the wandering Jew who has become the settled Jew in Israel and the fidelity of Jews throughout history towards Jerusalem.