David Ohana, David Maisel — The Origins of Israeli Mythology-Neither Canaanites Nor Crusaders

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Thesis

Israeli identity is challenged by external historical narratives. · ch. 0

Argument

1. Zionism faces serious challenges from two historical narratives. — ch. 0
2. New Hebrew culture aimed to recreate identity and critique the past. — ch. 1
3. Modern Jewish nationalism emerged from Enlightenment contradictions. — ch. 1
4. Ahad Ha-am and Berdichevsky had opposing views on historical progress. — ch. 2
5. Canaanism aims for the Hebraization of the entire Middle East. — ch. 3
6. The myth shapes the present while being reshaped by it. — ch. 4
7. Mediterranean history can inspire modern political agendas. — ch. 7
8. A Mediterranean cultural discourse seeks to create partnerships beyond conflict. — ch. 7