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Why the Jews?: The Reason for Anti-Semitism (Paperback)

by Dennis Prager (Author), Joseph Telushkin (Author)
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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (29 April 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0743246209
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743246200
  • Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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Why have Jews been the object of the most enduring and universal hatred in history? Why is the Jewish state the most hated country in the world today? Drawing on extensive historical research, Prager and Telushkin reveal how Judaism's distinctive conceptions of God, Law, and Peoplehood, have rendered the Jews, and now the Jewish state as well, to other people's God, laws, or national allegiances. Anti-Semitism is not just another ethnic or racial prejudice, and it is not caused, as so many people falsely believe, by Jewish economic success or the need for scapegoats. Rather, anti-Semitism today, as in the past, is a reaction to Judaism and its distinctive values. Separate chapters document how anti-Semitism is a unique hatred (no other prejudice has been as universal, deep, or permanent), and how the Chosen People idea has spawned hatred. The role of non-Jewish Jews such as Marx and the M.I.T. professor, Noam Chomsky, in provoking anti-Jewish animosity as well is examined and explained. WHY THE JEWS? also provides an authoritative overview of the seven major forms of anti-Semitism the Jewish people have suffered: pagan, Christian, Muslim, Enlightenment, Leftist, Nazi and anti-Zionist anti-Semitism.

Prager and Telushkin explain why anti-Semitism poses a mortal danger to moral non-Jews, and what kind of changes would have to happen to produce a world without hatred of the Jews.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking read on an ever increasing hatred., 4 Mar 2004
By M. D Roberts (Gwent, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This book seeks to examine the very roots of anti-Semitism, the term used to describe the hatred of the Jews. Many avenues are explored such as why the Jews have been the object of the most enduring and universal hatred directed towards any people group in history. Additionally, the book discusses why the Jewish state of Israel has now become the most despised country in the World today.

The inherent hatred of the Jews within some elements of the Church and Islam are also studied, both from a historical perspective and also pertaining to the present day.

Sections are also devoted to the anti-Semitism of the Nazi era and how it is also present today in relation to those who support or profess Zionism. A particularly interesting section discusses how much modern day anti-Semitism is hidden beneath a more respectable veneer bearing the anti-Zionist label.

One such example given is that on page 172 which quotes from the statement by Shukairy, who was the leader of the Palestine Liberation Organisation before Yasser Arafat. Shukairy used to openly declare that "the Jews should be driven into the sea". The book proceeds to describe that when such a statement no longer became politically expedient or served the Arab cause, the statement was promptly changed to "the Zionists should be driven into the sea".

Indeed many differing lines of thought are discussed and a variety of issues investigated. This book will certainly make the reader think and contemplate the real roots of this ongoing issue, which is described as being more prevalent now than at any time since the Nazi era.

The book however does not address the spiritual aspect behind anti-Semitism which underlies the Christian Gospel message. Something which many may dispute, but which describes the real roots of this hatred as being demonic and which sets itself against the whole Jewish race, the coming & return of the Jewish/Christian Messiah together with the message of redemption to all mankind. A demonic hatred whose end is described in the book of Revelation within the Bible.

In addition to this book I would respectfully recommend the books entitled "Jesus Was A Jew" by Arnold Fruchtenbaum & "The Anguish Of The Jews; Twenty Three Centuries Of Anti-Semitism" by Edward H. Flannery.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brief but brilliant, 13 Feb 2006
For a long time I did not read this book because I thought all the arguments were so extensively covered elsewhere. I was wrong. The thesis of the book is that it is the Jewish religion rather than economic or racial factors to which antisemites react. Though this idea is not new, it is covered extraordinarily well for such a brief account. Sources are given for those who want to probe further. Though I would also be interested in the mindset of the haters, the book focuses on why it is the Jews they hate. This clear focus is in the end a merit. The remedies for antisemitism which the authors discuss will be controversial, but should at least provoke thought. Strongly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on Jew-Hatred, 31 Dec 2005
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I think this is the best book on Jew-Hatred there is. It will explain this puzzling and much misunderstood phenomenon thoroughly. I especially found the explanations for the modern and traditional Left's hatred of Jews clear and surprising. Most people are unaware of these people's hatred of the Jews and Israel. They deny it themselves.

Considers also the subject of Jewish anti-Jews who are it seems historically the greatest enemies of the Jewish People.

Read it and you will never be puzzled again.

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