The Nation of Israel Essays -- Hebrew Israel Religion Religious Essays

The Nation of IsraelThe nation of Israel has played a critical role in the governance of Western and Eastern ideologies and has had an unmistakably profound impact upon the theological and cultural evolution of mankind. Former U.S. President John Adams, commenting on the historical importance of the Hebrews, at a time said the following I will insist the Hebrews have contributed much to civilize men than any other nation. If I was an atheist and believed in dip eternal fate, I should still believe that fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential instrument for civilizing the nations They are the most glorious nation that ever inhabited this Earth. The Romans and their empire were but a bubble in comparison to the Jews. They have given religion to three-quarters of the globe and have influenced the affairs of mankind more and more happily than any other nation, ancient or modern (Aish).The Hebrews are not only of undeniable historical significance but withal a aborigin al factor and concern in contemporary politics. In order to begin to reckon the nature of Israeli politics it is important to understand the rich history of the Hebrews and also the events surrounding and leading up to the formation of the nation of Israel. We will begin our investigation into the politics of the nation of Israel by reviewing key historical contributions and events pertaining to that nation and its people. The most significant and widespread impact of the Hebrew culture can be seen in its spread of monotheism to essentially polytheistic cultures. This theological ideal served to both lay the foundation and perpetuate the formation and evolution of the worlds three major monotheistic religions Judaism, Christianity, and Isl... ... Nov. 2003 http//www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH00i60XIX. A Critique of the Israeli Basic Laws Israeli Basic Law 18 Nov. 2003 http//www.gongfa.com/zuigaoyuanduizgyihui.htmXX. Parties represented in the fifteenth Knesset runnin g for reelection in 2003 Israeli political science (Sixth Reference) 18 Nov. 2003 http//www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH0mt10XXI. Results of Elections to the 16th Knesset Jan 28,2003 Israel Government (Seventh Reference) 18 Nov. 2003 http//www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH0n130XXII. The Judiciary The Court System Israel Government (Eighth Reference) 18 Nov. 2003 http//www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH00gz0XXIII. Gordon, Evelyn. Is it Legitimate to Criticize the Supreme Court? Azure 18 Nov. 2003 http//www.shalem.org.il/azure/3-articles2.html