Explores the psychology of prejudice and self-hate in the fiction of Mendele Mocher Sefarim, one of the key figures in modern Yiddish and Hebrew literature. The book presents an analysis of the tension between realism and caricature in Mendele's portrayal of the Russian Jews under tsarist rule.

A guide to would-be hasidic kabbalists on how to live a holy life that conveys the full flavour of the hasidic approach.

'Antony Polonsky's monumental collection of studies covers the ten centuries of Jewish life in Poland ... written by acknowledged scholars ... The spectrum is broad.' Alexander Zvielli, Jerusalem Post

'Those who care about the future of the Jews and Judaism, whether it be in Europe or elsewhere, will find this a very welcome addition to the literature.' Ephraim Tabory, Contemporary Jewry

'A superb work of committed scholarship ... Maccoby has done a fine job in recapturing the intellectual and social drama of the confrontations.' Jonathan Sacks, Jewish Journal of Sociology

'Masterly work ... undoubtedly a major study on the rabbinate. His controversial stand on many issues related to the Italian Renaissance has and will continue to stimulate fertile discussion.' Joanna Weinberg, Journal of Semitic Studies

'Abounds in deep insights into human nature ... a notable contribution towards a contemporary spirituality.' John Macquarrie, New Blackfriars

'An impressive collection ... the authoritative views of one of the leading experts on Hasidism.' Geza Vermes, Society for Old Testament Study Newsletter

'Toaff is the acknowledged master of the social history of Umbrian Jewry.' David Malkiel, Journal of Jewish Studies

'Probably the most important analytical study of the Hasidic movement ... can be read by anyone seriously interested in Jewish history.' Jewish Historical Studies

'The best introduction in English to the whole subject.' Reuven Kimelman

'An admirably coherent and clearly written account ... which has long been needed ... sure to serve as the standard text on the subject for years to come.' David Vital, Times Literary Supplement

The first edition of this book was the joint winner of the Wolfson Literary Prize for History in 1986. For this third edition, the book has been updated and includes a new introduction.

The first detailed intellectual history of the Jewish Enlightenment, acclaimed as a work of great conceptual clarity and penetrating analysis.

In this sequel to We Have Reason to Believe, Louis Jacobs meets the objections to his theological position put forward over the past forty years by critics on all sides.