The Bible and Zionism

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Nur Masalha's The Bible and Zionism explores the evolution of Zionism from a secular settler movement in the late 19th century to the messianic faith it has become today. The book investigates how biblical language such as 'chosen people' and 'promised land' has been used by Christian and Jewish Zionists as justification for the establishment of Israel and the consequent displacement of millions of Palestinians. Masalha argues for a new politics of peace based on a single democratic state that replaces religious fervour with secular equality.
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Ideal for readers interested in Middle Eastern politics, history, and religious studies, as well as those seeking critical perspectives on Zionism and its biblical justifications.

Investigates the Biblical justification for Zionism and charts the historical rise of Zionism since its 19th century roots. Providing a contribution to the argument for a single democratic and secular Israeli state, this book shows how the biblical language of 'chosen people' and 'promised land' is used to justify ethnic division and violence.

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Does the Bible justify Zionism? Since the foundation of the Israeli state in 1948, Torah and tank have become increasingly inseparable, resulting in the forced expulsion and subjugation of millions of indigenous Palestinians.

Nur Masalha's groundbreaking new book traces Zionism's evolution from a secular, settler movement in the late 19th century, to the messianic faith it has become today. He shows how the biblical language of 'chosen people' and 'promised land' has been used by many Christian and Jewish Zionists as the 'title deeds' for Israel, justifying ethnic division and violence.

With Edward Said, Masalha argues that a new politics of peace can only be achieved through a single, democratic state, which replaces religious zealotry with secular equality.

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Reviews praise the book as groundbreaking and challenging. Critics highlight Masalha's serious examination of political and historical dynamics, noting its unique breadth in Middle Eastern studies and poignant comparison between historical and current political support for Zionism. It is described as a vital and contextually relevant collection of essays.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781842777619

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zed Books Ltd

Audience: Professional and scholarly

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Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

DR NUR MASALHA is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Holy Land Research Project at St.Mary's College, University of Surrey, UK. He is Editor of "Holy Land Studies: A Multidisciplinary Journal". His books include: "Imperial Israel and the Palestinians" (2000); and "The Politics of Denial" (2003).

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