While early Zionists envisioned the Jewish state as an outpost of Europe in the Middle East, modern Israel is - geographically speaking - located in Asia and incorporates elements from both 'Orient and Occident'. This book sheds light on how the Mediterranean region, its history, traditions, climate
Jewish Identity in the Modern World
โ Scribed by Michael A. Meyer
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press
- Year
- 1990
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 128
- Series
- Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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