JWST 366- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 22 pages long!)

• School: McGill University
• Department: Jewish Studies
• Course: JWST 366
• Professor: Daniel Heller

Document Summary

Part i: europe and ottoman palestine at the turn of the 20th century (1880s-1918) Part iii: the establishment of the state of israel (1948-1967) The rise of the modern state and nationalism. Med eur had strict system of authority. But there was competition between and w/in auth systems. Jews lived by charter agreements w rulers. Jews serve a financial function, performed vital commercial services. Provide rulers w steady flow of income. At the expense of horizontal alliances w people on the ground. Dress different, lang different, ritual life cycles different, etc. Result is a v precarious situation for jews. V much a people apart (except 4 21573) The souring of one relationship can/oft do lead to eviction. Revolts against poli authority oft result in violence against jews. Oft run mills, grain trade, tax collection. Rulers seek to exert gr8er control, maximize power of state. At same time, subjects want more rights. Relig is private matter, separate from state.