The Transient and the Absolute: The Historical Perception of Judaism

Judaism, from its biblical beginnings, conveys a peculiar synthesis of historical and religious perception. Divine revelation to Israel is perceived as an historical event, and history is believed to be subject to divine interference, guided by ethical considerations. The moral failings of history w...

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Published in:Pacifica
Main Author: Roshwald, Mordecai (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 1996
In: Pacifica
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Summary:Judaism, from its biblical beginnings, conveys a peculiar synthesis of historical and religious perception. Divine revelation to Israel is perceived as an historical event, and history is believed to be subject to divine interference, guided by ethical considerations. The moral failings of history will be resolved in the last days by an act of God. This approach has had far-reaching impact on Western civilisation.
ISSN:1839-2598
Contains:Enthalten in: Pacifica
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/1030570X9600900102