Rabbinism and Politics in Religious Zionism - (Emunot: Jewish Philosophy and Kabbalah) by Aharon Kampinsky (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- The book examines the relationship between the rabbinate and politics in religious Zionism during the early years of the State of Israel and discusses a number of dilemmas encountered by the rabbis at that time.
- About the Author: Dr. Aharon (Roni) Kampinsky's research deals with Israeli society and focuses on the relationship between religion and politics, religious leadership, the historiography of religious Zionism, and the religious parties in Israel.
- 164 Pages
- History, Middle East
- Series Name: Emunot: Jewish Philosophy and Kabbalah
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About the Book
The book examines the relationship between the rabbinate and politics in religious Zionism during the early years of the State of Israel and discusses a number of dilemmas encountered by the rabbis at that time.
Book Synopsis
The book examines the relationship between the rabbinate and politics in religious Zionism during the early years of the State of Israel and discusses a number of dilemmas encountered by the rabbis at that time.
Review Quotes
"Rabbinism and Politics in Religious Zionism is a valuable and insightful monograph. Its narrative highlights key questions about the interaction of religion, politics, and modernity. By excavating a forgotten institution, Kampinsky opens a window onto the foundational tensions and transformations that continue to shape Religious Zionism today. "
- Shlomo Fischer, Contemporary Jewry
About the Author
Dr. Aharon (Roni) Kampinsky's research deals with Israeli society and focuses on the relationship between religion and politics, religious leadership, the historiography of religious Zionism, and the religious parties in Israel. His recent books include a volume on the military rabbinate in Israel and a biography of Zevulun Hamer.
