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In this text, Alan Mittleman looks at some of the central problems of political philosophy - such as fundamental rights and the common good - from the point of view of rabbinic Judaism.

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Raises a vital issue in an impartial manner and is sure to advance the ongoing debate on the Jewish political tradition. * Religious Studies Review *

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Paradigm Lost: The Decline of the Jews As a Polity Chapter 3 The Recovery of Covenant: The Politicization of Jewish Origins Chapter 4 Covenant and Tradition: The Dynamics of Consent Chapter 5 The Emergence of the Polity Chapter 6 Persons and Rights Chapter 7 The Dilemma of Modern Judaism As a Problem of Political Obligation Chapter 8 Individuals and the Common Good Chapter 9 the Constitution of a Jewish State: The Thought of R. Shimon Federbush Chapter 10 Afterword

The Scepter Shall Not Depart from Judah

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      Publisher: Lexington Books
      Publication Date: 09/03/2000
      ISBN13: 9780739100967, 978-0739100967
      ISBN10: 0739100963

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In this text, Alan Mittleman looks at some of the central problems of political philosophy - such as fundamental rights and the common good - from the point of view of rabbinic Judaism.

      Trade Review
      Raises a vital issue in an impartial manner and is sure to advance the ongoing debate on the Jewish political tradition. * Religious Studies Review *

      Table of Contents
      Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Paradigm Lost: The Decline of the Jews As a Polity Chapter 3 The Recovery of Covenant: The Politicization of Jewish Origins Chapter 4 Covenant and Tradition: The Dynamics of Consent Chapter 5 The Emergence of the Polity Chapter 6 Persons and Rights Chapter 7 The Dilemma of Modern Judaism As a Problem of Political Obligation Chapter 8 Individuals and the Common Good Chapter 9 the Constitution of a Jewish State: The Thought of R. Shimon Federbush Chapter 10 Afterword

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