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Bohemian Jewry is of necessity difficult to categorize as a unitary element in terms of tendency and affiliation. The Jewish community is very ancient and undeniably local. But Bohemian character is of various kinds and colours. We should be wary of confounding collective generalizations with individual preferences and character. We can however generalize about group tendencies to associate with the Czech or German element, or, on the other hand, with a perceived need to reinforce and adapt an inbuilt separateness. These are the forces and the counterforces. We are considering here a nugatory minority staking out a claim, either to be included within the larger blocks of the population, or, contrarily, to be recognized as a legitimate and actual sub-section. The difficulties that Masaryk encountered in the accommodation of rival patterns of ethnic, religious and linguistic difference within a single governable unit, were also within the experience of the Jews, in their own accommodation to the changing scenario.
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- PublisherL. Marek
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 8087127293
- ISBN 13 9788087127292
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages128
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In and out: The Prague Circle and Czech Jewry (Deus et Gentes)
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L. Marek, 2011
ISBN 10: 8087127293
ISBN 13: 9788087127292
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Paperback, 128pp + 8 pages, NOT ex-library. Signs of gentle wear. Book is clean and bright with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Spine remains free of vertical creases. -- An insightful exploration of the Prague Circle, a significant intellectual and cultural movement within the Jewish community of Prague during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Part of the "Deus et Gentes" series, which delves into the diverse religious and cultural histories of various communities. Key topics covered: - The Prague Circle and Jewish Intellectualism; - Franz Kafka and the Prague Jews; - Czech-Jewish Relations; - Cultural and Literary Contributions; - Historical Context and Jewish Identity. "In and Out" provides a detailed historical overview of the Jewish community in Prague, from the Habsburg period through the 20th century, including the challenges they faced, such as anti-Semitism, political upheaval, and the Holocaust. Seller Inventory # 010411
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