Exodus and Revolution

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Author: Michael Walzer

ISBN-10: 0465021638

ISBN-13: 9780465021635

Category: Exodus, The -> Typology

The noted political philosopher offers a moving meditation on the political meanings of the biblical story of Exodus -- from oppression to deliverance and the promised land.\ "A rewarding book -- elegantly written, subtly argued, full of stimulating suggestions". -- John Gross, New York Times\ "An important book. . . . Walzer shows the real power of the Exodus story as a political document an convincingly demonstrate how it has shaped later thinking about revolutionary alternatives". --...

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Noted political philosopher Michael Walzer offers a moving meditation on the political meanings of the biblical story of Exodus. "Walzer knows his Bible. He stands in the growing ranks of contemporary academicians who are discovering in biblical and rabbinic sources a literature rich with significance for modern man".--Chaim Potok, "Philadelphia Inquirer".