In 1818; with a single essay of vast scope and stunning detail; Leopold Zunz launched the turn to history in modern Judaism. Despite unending setbacks; he persevered for more than five decades to produce a body of enduring scholarship that would inspire young Jews streaming into German universities and alter forever the understanding of Judaism. By the time of his death in 1886; his vision and labor had given rise to a historical discourse and intellectual movement that devolved into vibrant sub-fields as it expanded to other geographic centers of Jewish life.Yet Zunz was a part-time scholar; at best; in search of employment that would leave him time to study. In addition to his pioneering scholarship; he was as deeply engaged in ending the political tutelage of German Christians as the civil disabilities of German Jews. And to his credit; these commitments did not come at the expense of his loyalty to the Jewish community; which he was ever ready to serve.Zunz once quipped that "those who have read my books are far from knowing me." To complement his books; Zunz left behind a treasure trove of notes; letters and papers; documents that the distinguished scholar of German Jewish culture; Ismar Schorsch; has zealously utilized to write this; the first full-fledged biography of a remarkable man.
#1220355 in Books University of Pennsylvania Press 2004-04-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.51 x 6.42 x 9.44l; #File Name: 0812238079512 pages
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