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The Jewish Mind Paperback – July 1, 1996

by Raphael Patai (Author)

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First published in 1977, The Jewish Mind is a sweeping intellectual history of the Jews. Raphael Patai takes readers on an insightful journey through three millennia; examines six great historical encounters between the Jews and other cultures; and analyzes the manner in which each of them left its mark on the Jewish mind. This historic venture is followed by another journey, perhaps even more fascinating: a journey into the depths of the contemporary Jewish mind, involving the exploration of Jewish intelligence giftedness, and genius; of the phenomenology of special Jewish talents; of Jewish personality and character; and of the physical and mental health of the Jews.
Patai concludes with a note of optimism by emphasizing that basic Jewish values, which for two thousand years have been constants in the Jewish mind, contain the promise of the Jewish future.

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Book Description

First published in 1977, The Jewish Mind is a sweeping intellectual history of the Jews.

About the Author

Raphael Patai (1911-1996) was a prominent cultural anthropologist, historian, and biblical scholar of international reputation. He was the author of more than three dozen books on Jewish and Arab culture, history, politics, psychology, and folklore.

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Paperback: 656 pages
Publisher: Wayne State University Press (July 1, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 081432651X
ISBN-13: 978-0814326510
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.2 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
Average Customer Review: 7 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,364,722 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #7419 in Books > History > World > Religious > Judaism
- #17227 in Books > History > World > Jewish
- #27851 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism

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This book can help you to understand why the front lines of the struggle for peace and understanding are located on the borders

May 2, 2015

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A very helpful and pleasant read for those who wish to understand how the front lines of the struggle for peace and understanding came to be located on the borders of, and within, the nation of Israel. Another book, "The Arab Mind", by the same author, is also highly recommended as a companion volume.

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A scientific discourse on behaviors and origins

January 23, 2014

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Patai leaves no stone unturned, an in depth study into the behavior patterns and causative agents from heritage. The companion book, "the Arab Mind" is also a must read.

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Excellent analysis for non-Jewish readers

April 25, 2015

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

The Jewish Mind studiously develops the unique understanding of Jewish thought from the perspective of Patai. Excellent analysis for non-Jewish readers.

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April 9, 2015

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Didn't care for the book.

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Phyllis Antebi Ph.D

It's not about good and bad, just about different

August 5, 2012

Format: Paperback

I had to add my ideas on Patai's works as I am of both Jewish and Middle Eastern heritage. I can tell you there is a difference between how typical Jewish minds are different from typical Arab minds. The difference is in part ethnocentric. Middle Eastern Jews of American descent, actually emphasize their Middle Eastern heritage above all else. This is not about bad or good but just about differences. We are very happy and proud to be American but adding Syrian American to the mix really seems to build up our ego. That is, only when it comes to the biases of other Syrians. The Jewish mind tends to emphasize dialogue and rigorous debate. Between Arab and Arab, excitation typically permeates the conversation. One is deep the other, lively. No, not better, but yes, different. The primary reason I appreciate Patai's, 'The Jewish Mind', is the very fact that it is so different in terms of length, breadth, detail, and the sheer number of references he uses. Not all Jewish minds are alike as no two minds are alike. Mother and daughter, sister and brother are different as are artists, teachers, musicians and yes, even politicians are unique in the way they think. But, as Patai emphasized, he is referring to types of minds. As doctors must make inferences from the various healthy and sick bodies that they study, so too, can a scholar of the Middle East make inferences we can draw upon. The goal is enlightenment. As long as we can refer to legitimate sources of information, we can do what Kekes calls, 'balanced ' reflection. This type of reflection is not utilitarian but rather imaginative. One can simply review the chapters in this remarkable book in order to sense the scope of Patai's scholarly reach. From the beginning of the heritage we call Judaism, scholars have puzzled over the sheer number of Jewish names in every walk of life. Business, music, art, literature, law, medicine, science and philanthropy are permeated by names of individuals who have referred to themselves as Jewish. Don't just take my word for it. Read the statistics and then ask, 'Can the Jewish and Arab minds really be compared? My answer is 'yes'. Bradd Shore, in his enlightening book, states that culture is intrinsic to meaning formation. Published in 1998, Shore writes, 'Culture must be an intrinsic component of the human mind to a degree that most psychologists and even many anthropologists have not recognized' ( 'Culture in Mind:Cognition, Culture and the problem of Meaning', Shore, Introduction, 1998).

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It doesn't really do it

October 20, 2004

Format: Paperback

This work has much interesting information but I do not think it truly defines the 'Jewish Mind'. I have the sense that the Jewish Mind if we consider its creations from Biblical Time to now is simply too vast and varied for easy definition. I would too say that as Jews value the idea of Creation , their own Mind is in a constant process of Development and creation. Any summary then seems to be a simple reduction, and not true to the Reality.

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Jewish Good Arab Bad

July 22, 2006

Format: Paperback

This book contrasts sharply with his Arab Mind. Reading the two together, one can see clearly Mr. Patai's bigotry and hate of Arabs. For a professor who is said to have held high positions at prestigious US universities, I found his stereotypical writings quite scandalous. However, when I balanced this with the fact that his is the son of a well known Hungarian Zionist, I came to realize that his agenda could easily be understood (the vast majority of people hostile to Arabs are Jews). Added to this, his work is highly descriptive and speculative - reinforces the view that Anthropology is not really a science.

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