| The First Buber: Youthful Zionist Writings of Martin Buber Contributor(s): Schmidt, Gilya Gerda (Author), Schmidt, Gilya Gerda (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0815605757 ISBN-13: 9780815605751 Publisher: Syracuse University Press OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 1999 Annotation: Focusing mainly on Buber's Zionist writings from 1898 to 1902, this first-time translation from the German by Schmidt (religious studies, U. of Tennessee) features 42 pro-nationalist poems and short essays meant to "shake up my people". The 20-year-old delegate to the second Zionist Congress in 1898 envisioned a Jewish homeland as a vehicle for a renewal of Jewish culture. The editor's introduction provides context on Buber's views and his stormy relationship with Zionist leader Herzl. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Religious - Religion | Judaism - General - Philosophy | Political |
| Dewey: 838.912 |
| LCCN: 99020625 |
| Series: Martin Buber Library |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 6.28" W x 9.32" (1.02 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Cultural Region - Germany - Ethnic Orientation - German - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As a college student Martin Buber was a leader in the early Zionist movement. During the period between 1898 and 1902 he published a series of Zionist writings that were clearly meant to be confrontational and challenge those who embraced traditional Judaism. |