Abstract
In this essay, I juxtapose two conceptions of redemption, as expressed by the Hebrew terms ge'ulah and pidyon. I contend that today, the non-eschatological conception of redemption that animates the term pidyon is more politically salient than traditional cautions against ge'ulah-inspired apocalypticism. Indeed, restoring the more mundane understanding of redemption suggested by pidyon - as release from inherited narratives and obligations - may help us break the stalemate that has descended upon Israeli politics.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 39-54 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Journal of Jewish Thought and Philosophy |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2021 |
Keywords
- Apocalypticism
- Benjamin Netanyahu
- Franz Rosenzweig
- Israel
- Jewish politics
- Redemption
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cultural Studies
- Anthropology
- Religious studies
- Sociology and Political Science
- Philosophy
- Literature and Literary Theory
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