Historicism, the Holocaust, and Zionism

Assesses the contemporary Jewish situation by examining three fundamental issues: the problem of historicism, the historical, theological and phenomenological investigation of the Holocaust, and the contemporary meaning of Zionism.

"[Of] the 12 well-crafted essays in this volume...the most useful are those dealing with the Holocaust."
—Choice
"Especially recommended for college-level students of Jewish history and culture."
—The Bookwatch
This is a critical exploration of the most repercussive topics in modern Jewish history and thought. A sequel to Katz's National Jewish Book Award-winning study, Post-Holocaust Dialogues, this book identifies the main issues in the contemporary Jewish intellectual universe and outlines a larger, more synthetic understanding of contemporary Jewish existence.