The Universalism of the Chosen People
In what sense is Judaism racist? Does it in general recognize the “holiness” of race and if so, what practical deductions have Jews made from such a theory?
In connection with the Nazi racist propaganda, these questions about Jewry and Judaism have been dealt with extensively in the past few years. Jews regard themselves as a Chosen People and the…
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