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The Jewish social contract

The Jewish social contract2005

David Novak

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This book accepts the notion that intelligent and active participation in a democratic polity is best formulated when its citizens see themselves as parties to a social contract. David Novak questions how a traditional Jew can participate in his democratic polity in good faith.

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First published
2005
OL Work ID
OL13659942W

Subjects

Judaism and politicsCovenantsJudaismDemocracySecularismJudaism and stateSocial contractPolitical aspectsAspect religieuxDémocratieJudaïsme et politiqueAspect politiqueSozialvertragAlliances (Religion)Judaïsme et ÉtatJudaïsmeContrat socialJudentum

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