Table of Contents

Introduction Timeline Maps 1. The Emergence of Secular Zionism 2. Religious and Spiritual Zionism 3. Christian Zionism 4. Early Political Steps 5. Congress and Aftermath 6. The Question of East Africa 7. Aftermath of Herzl's Death 8. Aftermath of the First World War 9. Continuing Conflict 10. Revolt Against the British 11. The Arab-Israeli Conflict 12. Beyond the Sinai Crisis 13. Beyond the Six Day War 14. The Arab Uprising 15. The Road to Peace 16. Negotiations and Crisis 17. A New Stage of Conflict Bibliography Index

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Exploration of the origins and development of Zionism, illustrating the theory and history of the Zionist movement and the creation of the state of Israel.

About the Author

Rabbi Professor Dan Cohn-Sherbok has a Ph.D. in theology from Cambridge University, UK, and an honorary doctorate in divinity from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, USA. He is currently Emeritus Professor of Judaism, University of Wales; Honorary Professor, University of Aberstwyth; Visiting Professor at St Mary's University College; Visiting Professor at York St John University; Visiting Research Fellow at Heythrop College, University of London. He has written numerous books, including The Paradox of Anti-Semitism, Dictionary of Jewish Biography, Atlas of Jewish History, Modern Judaism and Judaism Today.

Reviews

"A timely and concise exploration of one of the most contentious issues of our time.Cohn-Sherbok provides a history and current mapping of Zionism so important to a rational discussion of a movement that has been glorified and demeaned, often without the broad and intelligent arc necessary for discernment.Introduction to Zionism is an easy to read and methodical guide to Zionism.Let the discussion begin again, informed by this book."
*Marc H. Ellis, University Professor of Jewish Studies and Professor of History, Baylor University , USA*

"Well-balanced and accurate, this is an excellent guide to the ideology and history of Zionism and the role it has played in modern Israel. It will surely be the standard teaching text on the topic for some time. Cohn-Sherbok demonstrates throughout an enviable objectivity and clarity."
*Oliver Leaman, Zantker Professor of Judaic Studies, University of Kentucky, USA*