The Invention of the Jewish people

Fascinating interview with an Israeli scholar, Shlomo Sand, from Tel Aviv University who argues that the notion of a unified “Jewish people” is an invention of 19th century scholars who were trying to re-imagine Judaism along the lines of German Romantic nationalism.

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VIDEO: Shlomo Sand interviewed about 'The Invention of the Jewish People' (Nov. 30, 2009)

On Nov. 30, Al Jazeera English broadcast a 25-minute interview with Shlomo Sand, the historian who recently published The Invention of the Jewish People (London & New York: Verso, 2009).

First part:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1flUX5VNkNw

Second part:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK_3RdYYR80