The concept of the chosen people: an interpretation.

Discusses the concept of the `chosen people'. Misconceptions regarding `chosenness' and its effects on Jewish-Christian disputes; Mutual nature of `chosenness' covenant; Moral and spiritual aspects of chosenness; Externalized and internalized aspects of chosenness.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Judaism Vol. 43; no. 2; pp. 127 - 149
Main Author:	Jospe, Raphael
Format:	Article
Published:	American Jewish Congress Spring94
Subjects:	Jewish philosophy Jewish doctrine of election
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Summary:	Discusses the concept of the `chosen people'. Misconceptions regarding `chosenness' and its effects on Jewish-Christian disputes; Mutual nature of `chosenness' covenant; Moral and spiritual aspects of chosenness; Externalized and internalized aspects of chosenness.