Search results
Nov 8, 2011 · The People of the Book: Philosemitism in England, From Cromwell to Churchill. Gertrude Himmelfarb. Encounter Books, Nov 8, 2011 - History - 183 pages. The history of Judaism has for too long...
Buy People of the Book: Philosemitism in England, From Cromwell to Churchill by Himmelfarb, Gertrude (ISBN: 9781594035708) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
- (8)
- Gertrude Himmelfarb
Nov 8, 2011 · A recent history of antisemitism in England regretfully observes that English philosemitism is "a past glory." This book may recall England and not only England to that past glory and inspire other countries to emulate it. It may also reaffirm Jews in their own faith and aspirations.
- (8)
- 2011
- Gertrude Himmelfarb
- Gertrude Himmelfarb
Nov 8, 2011 · The People of the Book: Philosemitism in England, From Cromwell to Churchill. Kindle Edition. The history of Judaism has for too long been dominated by the theme of antisemitism, reducing Judaism to the recurrent saga of persecution and the struggle for survival.
- (8)
- Gertrude Himmelfarb
Jews who find a steady diet of books about the antisemitism of England’s learned (and also not so learned) classes more unpleasant than exploratory surgery will find a welcome antidote in Gertrude Himmelfarb’s learned, scintillating, and (mostly) optimistic historical essay about the counter-tradition that she calls English “philosemitism.” Professor Himmelfarb has been writing, with ...
This brief yet ambitious social-historical essay highlights the central ideas and events in the history of English philosemitism, from the readmission of the Jews to England in the 17th century...
The history of philosemitism provides a corrective to that abysmal view, a reminder of the venerable religion and people that have been an inspiration for non-Jews as well as Jews.
