The Stakes of History: On the Use and Abuse of Jewish History for Life

by David N. Myers

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A leading scholar of Jewish history's bracing and challenging case for the role of the historian today

Why do we study history? What is the role of the historian in the contemporary world? These questions prompted David N. Myers's illuminating and poignant call for the relevance of historical research and writing. His inquiry identifies a number of key themes around which modern Jewish historians have wrapped their labors: liberation,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0300228937

ISBN13:9780300228939

Release Date:January 2018

Publisher:Yale University Press

Length:192 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.8" x 8.2"

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History Religion Religion & Spirituality

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