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LoC No.: 22014838
Title: The Jews
Note: Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Clarity, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https: //archive.org/details/americana)
Summary: "The Jews" by Hilaire Belloc is a historical and political essay written in the early 20th century. The work examines the complex relationship between the Jewish population and the nations in which they reside, arguing that their presence as a distinct group has historically created tension and requires an honest and direct discussion for resolution. The author emphasizes the necessity of addressing the so-called "Jewish problem" realistically and openly to avoid repeating the cycles of conflict that have plagued Jewish communities throughout history. The opening of the essay outlines Belloc's thesis that the persistent presence of Jews among other nations creates a fundamental problem due to cultural and religious differences that lead to misunderstandings and friction. He asserts that attempts to address the "problem" through denial or superficial acceptance are inadequate. Instead, Belloc advocates for a candid acknowledgment of the Jews as a separate entity, proposing that both Jews and non-Jews must recognize this distinction and engage in a dialogue focused on the realities of their coexistence—ultimately arguing that genuine solutions require mutual recognition and respect of each group’s unique identity and national consciousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
EBook No.: 50556
Published: Nov 26, 2015
Downloads: 361
Language: English
Subject: Jews
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22014838
Title: The Jews
Note: Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Clarity, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https: //archive.org/details/americana)
Summary: "The Jews" by Hilaire Belloc is a historical and political essay written in the early 20th century. The work examines the complex relationship between the Jewish population and the nations in which they reside, arguing that their presence as a distinct group has historically created tension and requires an honest and direct discussion for resolution. The author emphasizes the necessity of addressing the so-called "Jewish problem" realistically and openly to avoid repeating the cycles of conflict that have plagued Jewish communities throughout history. The opening of the essay outlines Belloc's thesis that the persistent presence of Jews among other nations creates a fundamental problem due to cultural and religious differences that lead to misunderstandings and friction. He asserts that attempts to address the "problem" through denial or superficial acceptance are inadequate. Instead, Belloc advocates for a candid acknowledgment of the Jews as a separate entity, proposing that both Jews and non-Jews must recognize this distinction and engage in a dialogue focused on the realities of their coexistence—ultimately arguing that genuine solutions require mutual recognition and respect of each group’s unique identity and national consciousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
EBook No.: 50556
Published: Nov 26, 2015
Downloads: 361
Language: English
Subject: Jews
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.