Zionism and Anti-Semitism by Max Simon Nordau and Gustav Gottheil

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Author Nordau, Max Simon, 1849-1923
Author Gottheil, Gustav, 1827-1903
Title Zionism and Anti-Semitism
Note Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Zionism, by M. Nordau -- Anti-Semitism in Europe, by G. Gottheil.
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Summary "Zionism and Anti-Semitism" by Max Simon Nordau and Gustav Gottheil is a historical account published in the early 20th century that delves into the concepts of Zionism and the pervasive anti-Semitism faced by Jews. The book aims to clarify the motives and aspirations behind the Zionist movement as well as to articulate the nature and implications of anti-Semitic sentiments in Europe. In the first part of the book, Max Nordau discusses the historical context of Zionism, portraying it as a longstanding aspiration of the Jewish people to return to their ancestral homeland, Zion. He outlines the shift from religious, Messianic interpretations of Zionism to a more political approach, insisting on the need for a Jewish national identity against the backdrop of rising anti-Semitic attitudes. Gustav Gottheil's section addresses the irrationality and historical roots of anti-Semitism, arguing that it is more a reflection of Christendom's struggles with its own values than the faults of the Jewish people. Both authors emphasize the urgent need for Jews to reclaim their identity and organize politically to counteract systemic discrimination and violence, aiming for a future where they can live freely in their own nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Jews -- Restoration
Subject Zionism
Subject Antisemitism
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EBook-No. 24186
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