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Ithaca and London: Cornell University Press, 1978. Cloth; small 8vo. 223 pages. With bibliographical footnotes and index. Eight essays, some previously published. A thoughtful meditation on the values of Judaism and the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. As he makes clear, there is such a thing as the American-Hebraic idea, which is manifested in the ideals of human dignity, the Rule of Law, the democratic ideal, the rights of conscience, and the pursuit of happiness. It is certain to appeal to American Jews who are seeking identity as Americans and as Jews, and to any reader interesting in understanding why Jews feel rooted in modern America. Contents: Introduction: The American-Hebraic idea -- Human dignity: from creation to Constitution -- The rule of law: Torah and Constitution -- Judaism and the democratic ideal -- Conscience: the movement from duty to right -from the Bible to the Bill of Rights -- Individual conscience or group consciousness: religious liberty in the United States and Israel -- From Jewish rights to human rights -- Life and liberty for the pursuit of happiness. Standard No: ISBN: 0801411815 LCCN: 78-58028 SUBJECT (S) Descriptor: Civil rights -- United States -- History. Political science -- United States -- History. Judaism -- History -- To 70 A. D. Democracy -- Religious aspects -- Judaism. Politics in the Bible. Jacket a bit scuffed. Excellent condition in very good dust jacket. (AM-4) Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Konvitz, Milton R : JUDAISM AND THE AMERICAN IDEA. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres d'occasion, livres illustrées, out of print books, fine bindings and livres rares. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |