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Jayne Svenungsson

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Jewish Thought, Utopia and Revolution

Editor

  • Elena Namli
  • Jayne Svenungsson
  • Alana M. Vincent

Summary, in English

In respons to the grim realities of the present world, Jewish thought has not tended to retreat into eschatological fantasy, but rather to project utopian visions precisely onto the present moment, envisioning redemptions that are concrete, immanent, and necessarily political in nature. The purpose of this book is to contribute to the deeper understanding of the relationship between Jewish thought, utopia, and revolution, by taking a fresh look at its historical and religious roots.

Publishing year

2014

Language

English

Publication/Series

Value inquiry book series

Volume

274

Document type

Book

Publisher

Rodopi

Topic

  • Philosophy, Ethics and Religion

Keywords

  • political philosophy
  • rationalism
  • Jewish thought
  • utopia
  • revolution
  • messianism
  • hope
  • redemption

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 0929-8436
  • ISBN: 978-90-420-3833-2