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Daniel Gordis


The Shape and Meaning of Biblical History
The story of the rise and fall of the Hebrew commonwealth is well known—but have we paid attention to the bigger picture?
Summer 5771 / 2011, no. 45

The Tower of Babel and the Birth of Nationhood
A unified humanity is an age-old dream - one that the Bible completely rejects.
Spring 5770 / 2010, no. 40

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Zohan and the Quest for Jewish UtopiaAdam Sandler's hit comedy reflects a deep divide between Israeli and American Jews.
The Road to Democracy in the Arab WorldLiberalism has deep roots in the Middle East, if we know where to look.
God's Alliance with ManBy adopting the features of ancient treaties, the Bible effected a revolution in the way we relate to God and to each other.
I.B. Singer's Cruel ChoiceFate and freedom for his characters, for himself.
The Political Legacy of Theodor HerzlBefore the melting pot, a different vision of the Jewish state.

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