Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition

by David Nirenberg

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Discover a compelling and insightful history that reveals anti-Judaism as a central and enduring element of Western thought. This incisive work challenges the common perception that anti-Judaism is confined to ideological extremes, demonstrating instead how deeply embedded it is within the fabric of Western history. With clarity and sophistication, David Nirenberg explores the foundational role that anti-Judaism has played in shaping Western civilization. Throughout history, questions about Jewish identity—how we are Jewish and, more critically, how and why we are not—have persisted within the Western imagination. Nirenberg examines how various cultures and religious traditions, including the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Christians, and Muslims, have used Judaism to construct their visions of the world. This tradition often portrays Judaism as an opposition, sometimes perceived as a danger from within, that must be criticized, attacked, or eliminated. The book also explores the profound intersections between these ideas and the exercise of power, highlighting pivotal moments such as the Roman destruction of the Second Temple, the Spanish Inquisition, and the German Holocaust. These tragedies are rooted in the underlying ways of thought that have persisted throughout Western history. Nirenberg’s work offers a deep learning and elegant analysis of how anti-Judaism has influenced and shaped the Western worldview across centuries. Author: David Nirenberg Genre: History Form

• Publisher: Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
• Year: 2013
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 0393058247
• Condition: Fine

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