Jonas, Scholem, and the Taubeses in Jerusalem
From Metaphysical Antisemitism to a Jewish Gnostic Conspiracy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3313319 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jonathan Cahana-Blum (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 949 |
| Publication date | 2022-10-10 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel13100949 |
| OpenAlex | W4304166029 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 5 |
This article addresses how Hans Jonas's reconstruction of gnosticism as a historical movement in late antiquity gave rise to two parallel contemporary interpretations: Gershom Scholem's "metaphysical antisemitism" and Susan and Jacob Taubes's attempt at a revival of a Jewish-gnostic cultic revolt. While both reached very similar conclusions regarding the gnostic potential for modern Judaism, they could not be more different in the implications they drew from it. This, in turn, also explains the animosity that developed between all the people involved
Antisemitism · Gnosticism · Judaism · Metaphysics · Theology · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies · Medieval and Classical Philosophy · Philosophy · Religious studies
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |