Elements of ancient Jewish nationalism:

David Goodblatt argues that nationalism can be found in the ancient world, contrary to the widespread view that it is a modern phenomenon. He argues that concepts of nationalism compatible with contemporary social scientific theories can be documented in the ancient sources from the Mediterranean Ri...

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Main Author: Goodblatt, David M. 1942- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge [u.a.] Cambridge Univ. Press 2006
Edition:1. publ.
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Summary:David Goodblatt argues that nationalism can be found in the ancient world, contrary to the widespread view that it is a modern phenomenon. He argues that concepts of nationalism compatible with contemporary social scientific theories can be documented in the ancient sources from the Mediterranean Rim by the middle of the last millennium B.C.E. In particular, the collective identity asserted by the Jews in antiquity fits contemporary definitions of nationalism.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-241) and indexes
Physical Description:XVI, 260 S. 24 cm
ISBN:0521862027
9780521862028

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