This volume features powerful essays by Edward Alexander on the phenomenon of anti-Zionism on the part of the Jewish intelligentsia. It also analyzes the explosive growth of traditional anti-Semitism; especially in Europe; among intellectuals and Muslims. Alexander notes that anti-Zionism has established a presence even in Israel; where it frequently takes the form of intellectuals sympathizing with their country's enemies and perversely apologizing for their own existence.Alexander begins with an examination of the origins of Jewish self-hatred in nineteenth-century Europe. He then explores the mindset of disaffected Jews in reacting; or failing to react; to the two events that shape modern Jewry: the Holocaust and the founding of the State of Israel.The book concludes with a focus on contemporary anti-Zionism; including three essays about the role played by Jews in the Boycott; Divestment; and Sanctions Movement to expel Israel from the family of nations. A final essay addresses the need for American Jews to decide whether they are going to judge Judaism by the standards of The New York Times or The New York Times by the standards of Judaism.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. culture; theology and geography - toward the development of ChristianityBy Greg Smith (aka sowhatfaith)One third of the world's population is Christian. The World's Christians explores how this came to be by tracing the development of the faith over time with considerable attention to culture; theology and geography. While the volume itself is lengthy and comprehensive; it is an entry level text designed to be accessible to all readers. I highly recommend the text for church libraries; for individuals who want a richer understanding of the history of the faith; and as a resource guide for those teaching small groups or Sunday school classes (especially those studying Christian traditions other than their own).The book is divided into three parts:(1) Who They Are tells the story of the four traditions: Orthodox; Catholic; Protestant; and Pentecostal/Charismatic. Each of these brief chapters includes sections on the tradition's spirituality; understanding of salvation; structure; and history. Jacobsen also offers a sense of the relative size of each group; relying on his own best guesses and explaining how he arrived at each.(2) Where They Are examines the history and contemporary status of Christianity in the world's nine regions. These chapters are ordered to reflect the chronology of when Christianity arrived in each region; beginning with the earliest: the Middle East and North Africa; Eastern Europe; Central and South Asia; Western Europe; sub-Saharan Africa; East Asia; Latin America; North America; and Oceania.(3) How They Got There explores what was happening during each of four time periods: (1) The Ancient Tradition: Beginnings to 500; (2) The Great Division and the Age of the East: 500 to 1000; (3) The Rise of the West and the Decline of the East: 1000 to 1500; and (4) Christianity in the Global Era: 1500 to the Present.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great readBy Lauren PercivalIt is a great read. The content is easy to get through. It has very useful information when learning about Christianity around the world. It gives a broader understanding if what is going in cultures outside of the United States.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Gary A Brown;MDgreat
