Studies in Contemporary Jewry: X: Reshaping the Past

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Studies in Contemporary Jewry: X: Reshaping the Past is written by Jonathan Frankel and published by OUP USA. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0195093550 (ISBN 10) and 9780195093551 (ISBN 13).

This brilliant collection of essays examines the dialogue between Jewish history and historiography in terms of changing national and popular myths, folk memory, and historical consciousness of Jews in modern times. From essays dealing with the origins of Jewish historiography in the nineteenth century, to its contemporary perspectives and methodologies, this book provides a great overview and varied insights into the field.