Melamed, S. M. 1885-1938 creator Friedenwald, Harry 1864-1950 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "On the Eve of Redemption" by S. M. Melamed is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century that examines topics related to Jewish nationalism and Zionism during a critical historical period marked by significant geopolitical change. The work engages with the struggles and aspirations of the Jewish people, particularly in the context of Zionist thought and the quest for a national homeland. The opening of this volume lays the groundwork for a profound exploration of Judaism's relationship with nationalism, particularly through the lens of historical and philosophical analysis. Melamed discusses the transformative effects of World War I on global dynamics, emphasizing how the upheaval sparked a renewed focus on Jewish identity and aspirations for political sovereignty. He contrasts the historical context of Jewish existence through the ages with contemporary political developments, leading to a discussion of the need for a national revitalization and the reclamation of Jewish cultural identity, specifically through a return to Palestine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-11-08 Carlos Colón, the Princeton Theological Seminary Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Zionism Jews Judaism BM Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63689 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63689 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134451.0 63689