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Routledge - Joseph Perl's Revealer of Secrets Hebrew Novel

Name: Routledge - Joseph Perl's Revealer of Secrets Hebrew Novel
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Explore a landmark moment in literary history with Joseph Perl's Revealer of Secrets. Published in 1819, this work stands as the first Hebrew novel, capturing a period of intense transition for the Jews of Eastern Europe. As the nineteenth century began, the community faced a struggle between the progress of the Jewish Enlightenment, known as Haskaia, and the religious revival movement of Hasidism. Joseph Perl, a strong supporter of the Enlightenment, used this novel to engage in the era's war of words. By presenting the text as a Hasidic holy book, Perl created a powerful parody that targeted the teachings and language of the movement. This book serves as a primary window into the social and religious tensions of the time, making it an essential read for those interested in the history of Jewish literature and the cultural shifts of the early 1800s.

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Discover the first Hebrew novel, a significant milestone in the history of Jewish literature and storytelling.

Learn about the historical tension between the Haskaia (Jewish Enlightenment) and the Hasidism movement.

Study the social changes affecting Eastern European Jewish communities during the early nineteenth century.

Examine a unique literary parody designed to critique religious revival teachings through a deceptive format.

Gain insight into the early 1800s war of words regarding religious and social progress.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367009773
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 07 June 2019
Listed Since: 06 June 2019

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