RELIGIOUS ZIONISM: Tradition, History and Identity

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Abstract

The discussion of the religious Zionist movement is divided into two sections. The first presents a historical review (1902–2023) and the second focuses on religious Zionist ideology. Religious Zionist ideology comprised several elements. Its two central goals included the establishment of a halakhic state and the creation of a new religious personality type. The movement endorsed a conceptual foundation that included: Attribution of religious value to Zionism and to the State of Israel. Redemption of the world through the redemption of the Jewish people. A messianic interpretation of history. Over the years, the religious Zionist community has often split and opened up to new modes and contexts of existence. Consequently, the meaning of religious Zionism becomes an important question, conveying the recognition that there is no obvious answer to it.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRoutledge Handbook on Zionism
Pages90-102
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9781040025611
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Social Sciences
  • General Arts and Humanities

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