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by Moses Hess (Author), Meyer Waxman (Translator)
""Rome and Jerusalem: A Study in Jewish Nationalism"" is a book written by Moses Hess, a German-Jewish philosopher and socialist, in 1862. The book explores the idea of Jewish nationalism and the relationship between Jews and the rest of the world. Hess argues that the Jewish people, like other nations, have a right to self-determination and should have their own homeland. He believes that this homeland should be in Palestine, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. Hess also discusses the historical and cultural roots of Jewish identity, tracing it back to the biblical era and the Babylonian exile. He argues that the Jewish people have a unique culture and history that sets them apart from other nations. However, he also acknowledges the influence of other cultures on Jewish identity, particularly the Hellenistic and Roman cultures that dominated the Mediterranean world during the time of the Second Temple.In addition to his ideas about Jewish nationalism, Hess also discusses socialism and the need for social and economic equality. He argues that the Jewish people, like all oppressed groups, should work towards a socialist revolution that would overthrow the capitalist system and create a more just society.Overall, ""Rome and Jerusalem"" is a seminal work in the history of Jewish nationalism and has influenced many thinkers and activists in the Zionist movement. It remains an important text for anyone interested in the history and politics of the Jewish people.1918. Moses Hess, a fascinating 19th-century German Jewish intellectual figure, was at times religious and secular, traditional and modern, practical and theoretical, socialist and nationalist. He was responsible for converting Engels to communism, and he early introduced Marx to social and economic problems. In Rome and Jerusalem, he imagines a new Jewry, one progressive and traditional, religious and socialist, nationalist and humanitarian. Hess also declared that the freeing and uniting of humanity was the mission of the Jewish people and urged the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
