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R. Lane, Reading Walter Benjamin: Writing Through the Catastrophe ". From there the book turns to their ideas on divine justice-from Benjamin's critique of original sin and violence to Scholem's application of the categories to the prophets and Bolshevism. The Nile on eBay   Metaphysics of the Profane by Eric Jacobson Benjamin and Scholem are regarded as two of the most influential Jewish thinkers of the 20th century. With material dating from 1918 to 1923, this text aims to make their more obscure work accessible to a wider audience. The topics discussed include messianism, language and divine justice. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Walter Benjamin and Gershom Scholem are regarded as two of the most influential Jewish thinkers of the twentieth century. Together they produced a dynamic body of ideas that has had a lasting impact on the study of religion, philosophy, and literary criticism.Drawing from Benjamin's and Scholem's ideas on messianism, language, and divine justice, this book traces the intellectual exchange through the early decades of the twentieth century-from Berlin, Bern, and Munich in the throws of war and revolution to Scholem's departure for Palestine in 1923. It begins with a close reading of Benjamin's early writings and a study of Scholem's theological politics, followed by an examination of Benjamin's proposals on language and the influence these ideas had on Scholem's scholarship on Jewish mysticism. From there the book turns to their ideas on divine justice-from Benjamin's critique of original sin and violence to Scholem's application of the categories to the prophets and Bolshevism. Metaphysics of the Profane is the first book to make this early period available to a wider audience, revealing the intricate structure of this early intellectual partnership on politics and theology. Notes The flowering of twentieth-century Jewish philosophy, viewed through the lens of the early interplay between Benjamin and Scholem Author Biography Eric Jacobson is Senior Lecturer in Jewish Studies and chair of Theology and Religious Studies at Roehampton University London. Table of Contents I. Messianism 1. The Messianic Idea in Walter Benjamin's Early Writings 2. Gershom Scholem's Theological Politics II. On the Origins of Language and the True Names of Things 3. On the Origins of Language 4. Gershom Scholem and the Name of God III. Justice and Redemption 5. Prophetic Justice 6. Judgment, Violence, and Redemption Review "Jacobson's superb undertaking reveals profound insights in the early writings of Benjamin and Scholem that may serve well in understanding and resolving contemporary problems in political theology... Recommended." -- Choice " Metaphysics of the Profane is an important, thoughtful, profound, and very welcome study." -- Robert Weldon Whalen, German Studies Review " Metaphysics of the Profane is the first book to make this intellectual exchange clear... This book would be suitable for all Judaica, academic, and public libraries and any institution with an interest in philosophy." -- Magali Milmaniene, Association of Jewish Libraries "The importance of this passionate intellectual friendship has long been recognized. But surprisingly, we have lacked a fine-grained, conceptually sophisticated examination until now Jacobson has given us a compelling restatement of the argument that Scholem was the legitimate heir of Benjamin's early intentions." -- John McCole, The German Quarterly "In this erudite discussion Jacobson moves from a detailed exploration of Benjamin's and Scholem's works on the messianic in history, to their conceptions of language, to a discussion of notions of justice, [offering] deeper insight into the speculative philosophy of metaphysics through a close reading of original texts." -- Hannah Holtschneider, Journal of Theological Studies "Jacobson reveals... how the notion of an intensive magic resounds throughout Benjamin's work." -- Il Sole 24 Ore (Milan) "[Jacobson's] compelling proposal concerns the Judaic concepts in anarchism, leading through the traces of Gershom Scholem's thought, one of the exponents of the religious poles of Central European Jews with a utopian sensibility." -- Il Gazzettino (Venice) "[They] were riveted by the question of 'origins' and the recovery of lost meanings, on truth as hidden, part of a greater structure waiting to be revealed, and the possibility of redemptive moments. . & mdash;what Eric Jacobson has described as the metaphysics of the profane." -- Steven E. Aschheim,, Beyond the Boarder: The German-Jewish Legacy Abroad "Jacobson regards as a key question 'whether redemption is initiated prior to or only after the arrival of the messiah' [which], he argues, remains unresolved in Benjamin's thought." -- R. Lane, Reading Walter Benjamin: Writing Through the Catastrophe " Promotional Walter Benjamin and Gershom Scholem are regarded as two of the most famous and influential Jewish thinkers and writers of the twentieth century, and their late work is well-known. The importance of the intense intellectual partnership they forged in the years between the First World War and 1923, however, is less appreciated and understood. This is the first book to make the works of this untranslated and unpublished early period-including Benjamin's and Scholem's ideas on messianism, language, divine justice, and the quest for a philosophy of Judaism-accessible to a wider audience. Prizes Winner of Tiburtius Prize 2017 Review Quote "[They] were riveted by the question of 'origins' and the recovery of lost meanings, on truth as hidden, part of a greater structure waiting to be revealed, and the possibility of redemptive moments. Promotional "Headline" Walter Benjamin and Gershom Scholem are regarded as two of the most famous and influential Jewish thinkers and writers of the twentieth century, and their late work is well-known. The importance of the intense intellectual partnership they forged in the years between the First World War and 1923, however, is less appreciated and understood. This is the first book to make the works of this untranslated and unpublished early period--including Benjamin's and Scholem's ideas on messianism, language, divine justice, and the quest for a philosophy of Judaism--accessible to a wider audience. Description for Sales People The flowering of twentieth-century Jewish philosophy, viewed through the lens of the early interplay between Benjamin and Scholem Description for Bookstore Winner of the Tibertius Prize from the Senate of Berlin's Department of Culture Details ISBN0231126573 Author Eric Jacobson Short Title METAPHYSICS OF THE PROFANE Pages 352 Publisher Columbia University Press Language English ISBN-10 0231126573 ISBN-13 9780231126571 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2003 Imprint Columbia University Press Subtitle The Political Theology of Walter Benjamin and Gershom Scholem Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Translated from English DOI 10.1604/9780231126571 UK Release Date 2003-08-20 NZ Release Date 2003-08-20 US Release Date 2003-08-20 Publication Date 2003-08-20 DEWEY 261.7 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2003-08-19 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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ISBN: 9780231126571

Walter Benjamin and Gershom Scholem are regarded as two of the most influential Jewish thinkers of the twentieth century. Together they produced a dynamic body of ideas that has had a las… Mehr…

Walter Benjamin and Gershom Scholem are regarded as two of the most influential Jewish thinkers of the twentieth century. Together they produced a dynamic body of ideas that has had a lasting impact on the study of religion, philosophy, and literary criticism.Drawing from Benjamin's and Scholem's ideas on messianism, language, and divine justice, this book traces the intellectual exchange through the early decades of the twentieth century—from Berlin, Bern, and Munich in the throws of war and revolution to Scholem's departure for Palestine in 1923. It begins with a close reading of Benjamin's early writings and a study of Scholem's theological politics, followed by an examination of Benjamin's proposals on language and the influence these ideas had on Scholem's scholarship on Jewish mysticism. From there the book turns to their ideas on divine justice—from Benjamin's critique of original sin and violence to Scholem's application of the categories to the prophets and Bolshevism. Metaphysics of the Profane is the first book to make this early period available to a wider audience, revealing the intricate structure of this early intellectual partnership on politics and theology. New Textbooks>Trade Paperback>Religion,Inspiration>Judaica>Judaica Hist,Th, Columbia University Press Core >1 >T<