| Author |
Herzl, Theodor, 1860-1904 |
| Commentator |
Bein, Alex, 1903-1988 |
| Commentator |
Lipsky, Louis, 1876-1963 |
| Uniform Title |
Der Judenstaat. English
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| Title |
The Jewish State
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Jewish State" by Theodor Herzl is a political pamphlet written in the late 19th century. The work presents a vision for the establishment of a Jewish state in response to anti-Semitism and the historical plight of the Jewish people. In it, Herzl outlines his arguments for why the creation of a sovereign state is a necessity for Jews, discussing the socio-political realities of his time and emphasizing the importance of national self-determination. At the start of the pamphlet, Herzl reflects on the grievances faced by Jews globally and the urgent need to address what he terms the "Jewish Question." He takes a pragmatic approach, dismissing idealistic notions while asserting that the political and social climate has reached a point where the establishment of a Jewish state is not only feasible but essential. Herzl articulates a call to action, urging Jewish people to unite in pursuit of this goal, as he believes that their collective efforts can transform his vision into reality. The opening sets the tone for a serious consideration of Zionism and its implications for the Jewish community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Zionism
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| Subject |
Herzl, Theodor, 1860-1904
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| Subject |
Zionists -- Austria -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25282 |
| Release Date |
May 2, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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