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Record Nr.

UNINA9910815217703321

Titolo

The Hebrew impact on Western civilization / / editor, Dagobert D. Runes

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Philosophical Library, , [1951]

Edizione

[Abridged edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (424 pages)

Disciplina

909.04924

Soggetti

Civilization - Jewish influences

Jews - Civilization

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Cover Page; Title Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Preface; Hebraic Foundations of American Democracy: Abraham I. Katsh; The Jew in Modern Science: A. A. Roback; The Influence of the Jew on Modern Medicine: Solomon R. Kagan; The Jewish Contribution to the Exploration of the Globe: Hugo Bieber; The Jew as Soldier, Strategist and Military Adviser: William B. Ziff; The Fountainhead of Western Religion: Vergilius Ferm; Copyright Page

Sommario/riassunto

An eye-opening classic volume on the enduring cultural impact of the Jewish people This authoritative work considers the creative and cultural influence of the Jews throughout our time. At more than 800 pages, D.D. Runes has complied a mid-twentieth century account of the various contributions in many spheres in which the Jews have had an impact on western civilization. Eminent scholars consider the ways in which the Jews contributed toward the making of modern society and helped in raising human standards and values. Richard Van Dyck, in "The Jewish Influence on Journalism," observes that the preponderance of Jewish newspapermen disproves the commonly held belief that Jewish journalism is "necessarily subversive." William B. Ziff's "The Jew as Soldier, Strategist and Military Adviser" delineates the successes of Jewish military forces throughout history. Dr. Abraham I. Katsh discusses "The Hebraic Foundations of American Democracy," noting the influence of Hebrew Scriptures on standards of conduct in western civilization. Curtis Lubinski's "The Jew in Drama, Theatre, and Film"



traces the success of Jewish performers and dramatists. The essays compiled in this volume are a fascinating and expansive look at the far-reaching impact Jews have had on Western life.