Judaism

Jeffrey W. Barbeau

doi:10.1017/9781108609661.005

Chapter 5 - Judaism

from Part I - Historical Developments

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 October 2021

Jeffrey W. Barbeau

Michael Scrivener

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Jeffrey W. Barbeau: Affiliation:
Wheaton College, Illinois

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Summary

Judaism in Britain during the Romantic era shaped tradition to suit the requirements of modernity and the challenges of “Englishing” an ancient religion. Jewish novelists, poets, and theologians promoted emancipation and mutual understanding with a Christian-majority society. David Levi, Hyman Hurwitz, and Grace Aguilar made especially important contributions.

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British Romanticism Judaism David Levi Hyman Hurwitz Grace Aguilar Ivanhoe Walter Scott Jewish emancipation

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Information: The Cambridge Companion to British Romanticism and Religion , pp. 67 - 85

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108609661.005 [Opens in a new window]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Print publication year: 2021

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