Menasseh ben Israel's Mission to Oliver Cromwell by Manasseh ben Israel

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Author Manasseh ben Israel, 1604-1657
Editor Wolf, Lucien, 1857-1930
LoC No. 02009826
Title Menasseh ben Israel's Mission to Oliver Cromwell
Being a reprint of the pamphlets published by Menasseh ben Israel to promote the re-admission of the Jews to England, 1649-1656
Contents Introduction: The return of the Jews to England -- "The hope of Israel, written by Menasseh ben Israel" (1652) -- "To his Highnesse the Lord protector of the Common-wealth of England, Scotland and Ireland, the humble addresses of Menasseh ben Israel" (1655) -- "Vindiciæ Judæorum, or, A letter in answer to certain questions propounded by a noble and learned gentleman, wherein all objections are candidly, and yet fully cleared, by Rabbi Menasseh ben Israel" (1656).
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Summary "Menasseh ben Israel's Mission to Oliver Cromwell" by Manasseh ben Israel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the pivotal moment in the 1650s when Menasseh ben Israel, a prominent Jewish scholar and rabbi, sought to convince Oliver Cromwell to readmit Jews to England after centuries of expulsion. It delves into the complex social, political, and religious landscape of the time, highlighting key figures and events that framed this significant chapter in Anglo-Jewish history. At the start of this work, it lays the foundation by providing context about the historical plight of Jews in England, who had been expelled since the reign of Edward I. Menasseh ben Israel's profound desire to restore the Jewish community is driven by the stirring ideals of religious liberty emerging from the English Reformation, as well as the personal testimony of his own experiences. The beginning reveals Menasseh's deliberation and correspondence with influential figures in England, leading up to his eventual mission to Cromwell. His hopeful aspirations juxtaposed with the political realities of Cromwell's England create a compelling narrative that examines the intersection of faith, identity, and statecraft during a transformative period for Jews in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Jews -- Great Britain
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EBook-No. 62562
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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