A biochemist by profession, a polymath by inclination and erudition, Yeshayahu Liebowitz has been, since the early 1940s, one of the most incisive and controversial critics of Israeli culture and politics. His direct involvement, compelling polemics, and trenchant criticism have established his steadfast significance for contemporary Israeli - and Jewish - intellectual life. These essays, his first to be published in English, cover the ground Leibowitz has marked out over time with moral rigour and political insight. He ...
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A biochemist by profession, a polymath by inclination and erudition, Yeshayahu Liebowitz has been, since the early 1940s, one of the most incisive and controversial critics of Israeli culture and politics. His direct involvement, compelling polemics, and trenchant criticism have established his steadfast significance for contemporary Israeli - and Jewish - intellectual life. These essays, his first to be published in English, cover the ground Leibowitz has marked out over time with moral rigour and political insight. He considers the essence and character of historical Judaism, the problems of contemporary Judaism and Jewishness, the relationship of Judaism to Christianity, the questions of statehood, religion and politics in Israel, and the role of women. Together these essays constitute a critique of Israeli society and politics and a probing diagnosis of the malaise that afflicts contemporary Jewish culture. Leibowitz's understanding of Jewish philosophy is acute, and he brings it to bear on current issues. He argues that the Law, Halakhah, is essential to Judaism, and shows how halakhic observance properly applies to a group rather than a nation, requiring a separation of religion from the state. Leibowitz calls the religious justification of national issues "idolatory" and finds this phenomenon at the root of many of the annexationist moves made by the state of Israel. Long one of the most outspoken critics of Israeli occupation in the conquered territories, he gives voice to his ongoing concern over the debilitating moral effects of its policies and practices on Israel itself.
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Good. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages without any extraneous marks. New mylar added to ensure future enjoyment. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Very Good. Size: 6x1x9; 1992 Hardcover Edition. Small closed tear to bottom edge of front cover. Otherwise moderate shelf wear to DJ. Pages clean & unmarked.
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Very Good. Dustjacket is worn at edges and is now in protective mylar sleeve, otherwise very nice with No Writing in text. Ships with tracking the same or next business day from New Haven, CT. We fully guarantee to ship the exact same item as listed and work hard to maintain our excellent customer service.
