Table of Contents

1.: Harbingers of Political and Economic Change
2.: Harbingers of Cultural and Ideological Change
3.: The Process of Political Emancipation in Western Europe, 1789-1871
4.: Emerging Patterns of Religious Adjustment: Reform, Conservation, Neo-Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox Judaism
5.: Modern Jewish Studies
6.: Jewish Identity Challenged and Redefined
7.: Political and Racial Antisemitism
8.: East European Jewry
9.: The American Experience
10.: Zionism
11.: The Holocaust

About the Author

Paul Mendes-Flohr is the author of From Mysticism to Dialogue, Martin Buber and the Transformation of German Social Thought (Wayne State UP, 1989), Divided Passions, Jewish Intellectuals and the Experience of Modernity (Wayne State UP, 1990). Jehuda Reinharz is the author of Chaim Weizmann, 2 vols., (OUP NY, 1985, 1993).

Reviews

"An indispensable resource."--Jonathan Skolnik, University of Maryland, College Park
"The best existing collection of primary texts for an introductory course in Jewish studies. It sets the standard for breadth and scholarly rigor that all future historical anthologies in Jewish studies will have to meet."--Scott Mendel, University of Illinois at Chicago
"A superb collection--my favorite since it was first published."--Joan Friedman, Colgate University
"An indispensable text in teaching modern Jewish history."--Prof. Abrolonski, Brandeis University
"An unparalleled and superbly edited collection of primary sources on Jewish thought and history in the modern period. It immeasurably enhances my course on Modern Jewish Thought."--David Ellenson, Hebrew Union College
"Mendes-Flohr and Reinharz have filled a gap in Jewish scholarship. One would have to research libraries around the world to find what they have placed in our hands."--Daniel Evearitt, Toccoa Falls College
"As a Christian academically trained under largely Jewish scholars, I find this work to be extremely helpful in building cultural and theological bridges between the respective communities. Its breadth and comprehensiveness are remarkable."--Eugene Merrill, Dallas Theological Seminary
"The indispensable anthology for modern Jewish history!"--Joan Friedman, Colgate University
"An essential text for courses in history, literature, religion and politics dealing with the Jewish experience in Europe since the 17th century. Contains a huge and important collection of primary source material....Every university library must have at least one copy, and all scholars of Judaism, religion and the history of the Jews will find it indispensable."--Robert S. Kramer, St. Norbert College
"Certainly the most comprehensive anthology of diverse texts from Menasseh ben Israel (England, 1655) to post-war reflections on the Holocaust, dealing with a broad array of issues central to Jewish historical identity."--P.A. Mirecki, University of Kansas
"An excellent anthology--the translations are clear, precise, and lucid, the selections reflect a wide range of positions, and the annotations...elucidate the text."--Abraham Holtz, Jewish Theological Seminary
"An invaluable collection! Entire courses can emerge from these readings, which are sure to engage students."--Jerold Auerbach, Wellesley College
"An important teaching tool for any course covering Modern Jewish History."--Alexander Orbach, University of Pittsburgh
"The Jew in the Modern World will fill a void for undergraduate and graduate courses in the field."--E. Feldman, University of Wisconsin
"Best sourcebook for short primary documents relating to the socio-political culture of the Jewish people in the West."--Shalom Carmy, Yeshiva University
"A wonderful collection! Indispensable! I shall use it in all my courses on Jewish literature and life."--Jules Chametzky, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
"An excellent compilation and an important resource!"--Jeffrey Rubenstein, NYU
"I have used the first edition...it was an excellent text. The new edition, with almost 200 additional pages, with its new documents and improved introductions and notes is even more welcome."--Stanley Wagner, University of Denver
"A superb sourcebook for original and contemporary documents, wonderfully organized...!"--Benjamin Kahn, The American University
"This excellent book of documents assists the student in getting a solid grip on Modern Jewish History."--George Gracumakis, CalState-Fulleton
Praise for the previous edition:
"A useful teaching tool, indeed the best available for the subject...."--The Journal of Modern History
"It is a fascinating presentation executed through the skill and acumen of its editors, and should be compulsory reading for all those--Jew and Gentile alike--who are concerned with a fuller understanding of the historical forces that moulded the Jew in an alien world."--Jewish Quarterly
"The editors of this volume have performed a most valuable service for students and scholars with this comprehensive collection of primary sources in English on modern Jewish history....Far exceeds similar existing sourcebooks in both depth and breadth. Many of the selections are original translations of texts and authors unlikely to be known to the English reader. The vast array of material confronting the editors is perhaps best illustrated by the number of
languages--Portuguese, French, German, Russian, Yiddish, Hebrew, and English--from which the documents are drawn. Nearly every conceivable kind of source is tapped, ranging from legal codes to memoires.
Some sources are the product of quite recent archival research."--The Journal of Religion
"An excellent, exhaustive and many-sided collection of relevant sources."--Jacob Katz, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
"The appendix of the book is worth the price alone. It takes the form of an excellent Jewish history. It provides an important addition to the highly diversified documents in the body of the book."--The Jerusalem Post Magazine