Routledge - Squaring the Circle: Mahatma Gandhi and the Jewish Home

Explore the complex relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and the concept of a Jewish national home through this insightful academic work by Routledge. This book examines Gandhi's specific disposition and orientation regarding Jewish nationalism and the aspirations for a homeland in Palestine. While Gandhi is often viewed through a lens of empathy, this text explores how his limited understanding of Jewish history and Judaism influenced his views. It challenges the conventional idea that he was consistently opposed to Zionism by looking at how his support for Arab interests was rooted in the domestic Indian context. This study provides a necessary look at the nuances of his political stance and how his perspectives were shaped by his own surroundings. Ideal for readers interested in biography, anthropology, and sociology, this book offers a deep look into the historical tensions and the personal perceptions that guided one of history's most famous leaders during a period of significant global change.