The Golem in German Social Theory
Author | : Gad Yaʼir |
Publisher | : Lexington Books |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : 0739120115 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780739120118 |
Rating | : 4/5 (118 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Golem in German Social Theory written by Gad Yaʼir and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Golem in German Social Theory provides an innovative and bold interpretation of German social theory. Authors Yair and Soyer argue that German scholars have been continually preoccupied with ancient, religiously-based myths that criticize the ideals of the enlightenment, exemplified by the 16th-century narrative of the Golem rising over its master.