The Jewish Mind

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.

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.

The Jewish Mind studiously develops the unique understanding of Jewish thought from the perspective of Patai. Excellent analysis for non-Jewish readers.

Didn't care for the book.

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.