The Bible and Zionism: Invented Traditions, Archaeology and Post-colonialism in Palestine-Israel - Rilegato

Masalha, Nur

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1842777602 ISBN 13: 9781842777602

Casa editrice: Zed Books, 2007

Riassunto

Does the bible justify Zionism? Since the foundation of the Israeli state in 1948, Torah and tank have become increasingly inseparable, resulting in the forced expulsion and subjugation of millions of indigenous Palestinians. Nur Masalha's new book traces Zionism's evolution from a secular settler movement in the late 19th century, to the messianic faith it has become today. He shows how the biblical language of 'chosen people' and 'promised land' has been used by many Christian and Jewish Zionists as the 'title deeds' for Israel, justifying ethnic division and violence. With Edward Said, Masalha argues that a new politics of peace can only be achieved through a single, democratic state, which replaces religious zealotry with secular equality.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Nur Masalha is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Holy Land Research Project at St.Mary's College, University of Surrey, UK. He isEditor of Holy Land Studies: A Multidisciplinary Journal.

Product Description:

Book by Masalha Nur

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Zed Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1842777602
• ISBN 13: 9781842777602
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 366