The Jewish Mind
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โณ3 millennia of history
๐Global Jewish diaspora
๐Timeless cultural insight
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๐ Unlock the timeless wisdom of The Jewish Mind โ where history meets identity.
The Jewish Mind, first published in 1977 by Raphael Patai, is a landmark scholarly work that explores the complex cultural, historical, and psychological facets of Jewish identity across three millennia and the global diaspora. Featuring a new foreword by Ari L. Goldman, this used book remains a vital resource for understanding Jewish society and its enduring influence worldwide.
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,131,865 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #583 in Jewish Social Studies #1,176 in History of Judaism #7,034 in Cultural & Ethnic Studies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 18 Reviews |
&**N
A scientific discourse on behaviors and origins
Patai leaves no stone unturned, an in depth study into the behavior patterns and causative agents from heritage. The companion book, "the Arab Mind" is also a must read.
O**O
This book can help you to understand why the front lines of the struggle for peace and understanding are located on the borders
A very helpful and pleasant read for those who wish to understand how the front lines of the struggle for peace and understanding came to be located on the borders of, and within, the nation of Israel. Another book, "The Arab Mind", by the same author, is also highly recommended as a companion volume.
J**L
Excellent analysis for non-Jewish readers
The Jewish Mind studiously develops the unique understanding of Jewish thought from the perspective of Patai. Excellent analysis for non-Jewish readers.
J**.
Two Stars
Didn't care for the book.
M**N
Jewish Good Arab Bad
This book contrasts sharply with his Arab Mind. Reading the two together, one can see clearly Mr. Patai's bigotry and hate of Arabs. For a professor who is said to have held high positions at prestigious US universities, I found his stereotypical writings quite scandalous. However, when I balanced this with the fact that his is the son of a well known Hungarian Zionist, I came to realize that his agenda could easily be understood (the vast majority of people hostile to Arabs are Jews). Added to this, his work is highly descriptive and speculative - reinforces the view that Anthropology is not really a science.
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