Moses Hess: The Holy History Of Mankind And Other Writings (cambridge Texts In The History Of Political Thought)

Moses Hess is a major figure in the development of both early communist and Zionist thought. The Holy History of Mankind appeared in 1837, and was the first book-length socialist tract to appear in Germany, representing an unusual synthesis of Judaism and Christianity that showed the considerable influence upon Hess of Spinoza, Herder and Hegel. In due course many of Hess's ideas would find their way into the work of Karl Marx, and into subsequent socialist thought. The distinguished political scientist Shlomo Avineri provides the first full English translation of this text, along with new renditions of Socialism and Communism, A Communist Credo; and The Consequences of a Future Revolution of the Proletariat. All of the usual reader-friendly series features are provided, including a chronology, concise introduction and notes for further reading, in a work of special relevance to students of politics, modern European history, and the history of Zionism. Cover......Page 1 Half-title......Page 3 Series-title......Page 6 Title......Page 7 Copyright......Page 8 Contents......Page 9 (1)......Page 11 (2)......Page 18 Chronology of the life of Moses Hess......Page 30 A note on the text......Page 34 Works by Hess......Page 36 Secondary Literature......Page 37 The Holy History of Mankind......Page 39 CHAPTER ONE The First Main Period of the Holy History – or the History of Revelation of God, the Father......Page 43 (1)......Page 44 Second Period: Assyria. From Noah to Abraham......Page 45 (4)......Page 46 (5)......Page 47 (7)......Page 48 (8)......Page 49 Fifth Period: Babylonia Persia. From David to the Exile......Page 50 (10)......Page 51 (11)......Page 52 (12)......Page 53 (14)......Page 54 (15)......Page 55 (17)......Page 56 (18)......Page 57 (19)......Page 59 (20)......Page 60 (21)......Page 61 (22)......Page 62 (23)......Page 63 (24)......Page 64 (26)......Page 65 (27)......Page 66 (28)......Page 67 (29)......Page 68 (30)......Page 69 (32)......Page 70 (33)......Page 71 (34)......Page 72 (35)......Page 73 (37)......Page 74 (38)......Page 75 (39)......Page 77 (40)......Page 78 (42)......Page 79 (44)......Page 80 (45)......Page 81 (47)......Page 82 (48)......Page 83 (49)......Page 84 (50)......Page 86 (51)......Page 87 (53)......Page 88 (54)......Page 89 (1)......Page 90 (4)......Page 91 (5)......Page 92 (6)......Page 93 (7)......Page 94 (8)......Page 95 FIRST CHAPTER The Natural Striving of Our Age or the Foundation of the Holy Kingdom......Page 97 (2)......Page 98 (4)......Page 99 (5)......Page 100 (6)......Page 101 (8)......Page 102 (9)......Page 103 (11)......Page 104 (12)......Page 105 (14)......Page 106 (15)......Page 107 (16)......Page 108 (18)......Page 109 (19)......Page 110 (20)......Page 111 (21)......Page 112 (22)......Page 113 (23)......Page 114 (25)......Page 115 (26)......Page 116 (27)......Page 117 (29)......Page 118 (30)......Page 120 (31)......Page 121 (32)......Page 122 (33)......Page 123 (35)......Page 124 (37)......Page 125 (38)......Page 126 (40)......Page 127 (41)......Page 128 (42)......Page 129 (43)......Page 130 (44)......Page 131 (46)......Page 132 (47)......Page 133 (48)......Page 134 Socialism and Communism......Page 135 I. Of Labour and Enjoyment......Page 154 II. Of Money and Mastery......Page 157 III. Of Wealth and Freedom......Page 158 IV. Of the Transition to Communist Society......Page 160 V. Of Matrimony......Page 162 VI. Of Religion......Page 163 Consequences of a Revolution of the Proletariat......Page 166 APPENDIX Christ and Spinoza (From Rome and Jerusalem: The Last Nationality Question [1862].)......Page 174 Index......Page 178 Moses Hess Is A Major Figure In The Development Of Both Early Communist And Zionist Thought. The Holy History Of Mankind Appeared In 1837, And Was The First Book-length Socialist Tract To Appear In Germany, Representing An Unusual Synthesis Of Judaism And Christianity That Showed The Considerable Influence Upon Hess Of Spinoza, Herder And Hegel. In Due Course Many Of Hess' Ideas Would Find Their Way Into The Work Of Karl Marx, And Into Subsequent Socialist Thought. The Distinguished Political Scientist Shlomo Avineri Provides The First Full English Translation Of This Text; Along With New Renditions Of Socialism And Communism, A Communist Credo And The Consequences Of A Revolution Of The Proletariat. All Of The Usual Reader-friendly Series Features Are Provided, Including A Chronology, Concise Introduction And Notes For Further Reading, In A Work Of Special Relevance To Students Of Politics, Modern European History, Socialism And The History Of Zionism.--book Jacket. Chronology Of The Life Of Moses Hess -- Pt. 1. The Past As The Foundation Of What Would Happen -- 1. The First Main Period Of The Holy History -- Or The History Of Revelation Of God, The Father -- 2. The Second Main Period Of The Holy History -- Or The History Of Revelation Of God, The Son -- 3. The Third Main Period Of The Holy History -- Or The History Of Revelation Of God, The Holy Spirit -- Pt. 2. The Future, As The Consequence Of What Has Happened -- Ch. 1. The Natural Striving Of Our Age Or The Foundation Of The Holy Kingdom -- Ch. 2. Our Present Plight As The Mediator Of The Foundation Of The Kingdom -- Ch. 3. The New Jerusalem And The End Of Days -- Socialism And Communism -- A Communist Credo : Questions And Answers -- Consequences Of A Revolution Of The Proletariat -- App. Christ And Spinoza (from Rome And Jerusalem). Moses Hess ; Translated And Edited With An Introduction By Shlomo Avineri. Includes Bibliographical References (p. Xxxiv-xxxv) And Index. The Holy History of Mankind was published in 1837, the first book-length socialist tract to appear in Germany, representing an unusual synthesis of Judaism and Christianity. (Moses Hess was a major figure in the development of both early communist and Zionist thought.) Shlomo Avineri provides the first complete English translation of this classic text, along with new renditions of Sozialsmus und Kommunismus and Ein Kommunistisches Bekenntis. The volume includes a chronology, concise introduction and notes for further reading. Moses Hess is a major figure in the development of both early communist and Zionist thought. The Holy History of Mankind appeared in 1837, and Shlomo Avineri provides the first full English translation of this classic text, along with new renditions of Sozialismus und Kommunismus and Ein Kommunistisches Bekenntnis