A Jewish Philosophy of History

In <i>A Jewish Philosophy of History</i> Prof. Paul Eidelberg unites three disciplines--politics philosophy and science--in reader-friendly language. </p><p>After a candid discussion of Israel's intellectual and political inability to overcome Arab hostility Eidelberg sets forth a comprehensive remedial program. This requires nothing less than a reconstruction of the mentality as well as the system of governance that dominates Israel and hinders a renaissance of Hebraic civilization. This renaissance is essential for overcoming the clash of civilizations between the West now mired in relativism and Islam long trapped in absolutism.</p><p>Eidelberg explains that Judaism is not a religion but a verifiable system of knowledge. Citing the works of eminent physicists from Einstein to Hawking he reveals the convergence of science and Torah. He then sets forth the world-historical program of the Torah. </p><p>But what is most remarkable he proceeds to show how philosophers scientists and empires since the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in 586 BCE have unwittingly facilitated the Torah's world-historical program! </p><p>He concludes by elucidating the basic principles of Hebraic civilization precisely what mankind needs to avoid the scourge of nihilism and barbarism.