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Zionism and the Hebrew Bible: from religious holiness to national sanctity by Yitzhak Conforti is a Social Sciences article available to read on EtoBox.
What is Zionism and the Hebrew Bible: from religious holiness to national sanctity about?
The Zionist consciousness of the Jewish past is powerfully connected with the Bible. Of the canonic Jewish texts, which include the Mishnah, Talmud, mystical literature, rabbinic literature, Jewish philosophy, poetry and piyyut (sacred poetry), the Bible stands out for its ability to connect the modern concept of nationalism with the ancient Jewish past. From its inception, Jewish national thought viewed the Bible as a deeply inspirational source for the education and formation of the 'New Jew' . Zionist thinkers viewed the Bible as a foundational document and guide for Jewish nationalism. The two main revolutions that Zionism initiated -adoption of the Hebrew language and return to the Land of Israel -reflect the position of the Bible within Zionism. In this article, I intend to explore how the Hebrew Bible, the ancient religious text, became a foundational text for Zionism as a modern national movement.In the early modern period, many western countries drew parallels between their own countries and the national model described in the Bible. For example, the Dutch nationalist movement identified itself with the 'Children of Israel' . 1 Further, Simon Schama described many expressi
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- Author
- Yitzhak Conforti
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Social Sciences