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When I began reading this argumentative novel, I was initially put off. Especially because in the very first paragraph, the author is cited as saying that the birth of Israel occurred in 1948. Historically, on the point of "arriving" in the current world, I guess that makes sense, sure. In terms of the Hebrew Bible, however, Israel was the first nation that was present, as Israel was the home of YHWH's chosen people of which there were many covenants. Including and not limited to the Mosaic covenant, which took place before the deportation and destruction brought by the Babylonian empire. It was then that the Diaspora term was coined.
I do take similar stances with the author, but as his argument is situated within the states, and not necessarily where it all began, I have to step back and wonder why Wolfe chose the era he did, rather than extending his argument to show that the initial Diaspora was the basis of importance for the Jewish community.
Wolfe makes a strong argument, I just wanted a little more history.
All in all, it's a rich history. I do recommend reading it.
I do take similar stances with the author, but as his argument is situated within the states, and not necessarily where it all began, I have to step back and wonder why Wolfe chose the era he did, rather than extending his argument to show that the initial Diaspora was the basis of importance for the Jewish community.
Wolfe makes a strong argument, I just wanted a little more history.
All in all, it's a rich history. I do recommend reading it.
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