In this Book
- The Politics of Torah: The Jewish Political Tradition and the Founding of Agudat Israel
- Book
- 1996
- Published by: State University of New York Press
summary
A study of the origins and early history of the Agudat Israel movement in Germany, the first international political movement among Orthodox Jews. Founded in Germany in 1912, Agudat Israel was the first comprehensive, international political movement among Orthodox Jews. This study examines the forces that led to its formation, setting its history into the context of both the millennial Jewish political tradition and the Jewish struggle with the disenchanting effects of modernity.
Mittleman shows that from its formation to the present, Agudah has represented the political interests of the most traditional members of the Jewish community. This book addresses the question of why such arch-traditionalists turned to politics, examines in detail the conflicts that shaped the movement’s character, and explores the movement’s relationship with prior expressions of Jewish political thought and practice.
Table of Contents
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- Introduction
- pp. 1-23
- Conclusion
- pp. 141-145
- Bibliography
- pp. 185-194
- Index [Includes Back Cover]
- pp. 195-200
Additional Information
ISBN
9781438413358
MARC Record
OCLC
42856428
Pages
200
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No