Homer, Humanism, Holocaust: Jewish Responses to the Crisis of Enlightenment During World War II
przez
Adam J. Goldwyn
Brak ocen
Action & Adventure
Religion & Spirituality
History
Format
Kindle
Strony
236
Język
Niemiecki
Opublikowany
Jan 1, 2022
Wydawca
Palgrave Macmillan
Wydanie
2
ISBN-10
3031114736
ISBN-13
9783031114731
Opis
During a tumultuous period marked by the shadows of war and immense suffering, Jewish intellectuals found themselves at a crossroads of thought and identity. The exploration presented in this work delves into their profound engagement with the classical texts of Homer and the evolving philosophy of humanism. Amidst the horrors of the Holocaust, these thinkers sought to navigate and redefine their cultural and spiritual heritage.
Through a lens of resilience, the author uncovers how various Jewish responses emerged, offering insights into the struggle for meaning in an often incomprehensible world. The dialogue between ancient literature and contemporary existential crises becomes a vital thread, revealing how these intellectuals drew on historical narratives to confront the realities of their time.
The work invites readers to reflect on the broader implications of Jewish cultural thought during a profound existential crisis, highlighting the enduring nature of humanism even in the darkest moments of history. The interplay of classical themes with the urgency of their environment opens up a rich discourse on identity, survival, and the human condition.
Through a lens of resilience, the author uncovers how various Jewish responses emerged, offering insights into the struggle for meaning in an often incomprehensible world. The dialogue between ancient literature and contemporary existential crises becomes a vital thread, revealing how these intellectuals drew on historical narratives to confront the realities of their time.
The work invites readers to reflect on the broader implications of Jewish cultural thought during a profound existential crisis, highlighting the enduring nature of humanism even in the darkest moments of history. The interplay of classical themes with the urgency of their environment opens up a rich discourse on identity, survival, and the human condition.
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