Studies in Contemporary Jewry: X: Reshaping the Past
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| Author | : Jonathan Frankel |
| Publisher | : OUP USA |
| Total Pages | : 456 |
| Release | : 1995-03-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780195093551 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0195093550 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Studies in Contemporary Jewry: X: Reshaping the Past by : Jonathan Frankel
Book excerpt: This brilliant collection of essays examines the dialogue between Jewish history and historiography in terms of changing national and popular myths, folk memory, and historical consciousness of Jews in modern times. From essays dealing with the origins of Jewish historiography in the nineteenth century, to its contemporary perspectives and methodologies, this book provides a great overview and varied insights into the field.
