Description
New Hebrews: Making National Culture in Zion provides a comprehensive analysis of how the Hebrew language and literary traditions became central to Israeli national identity formation. Yaron Peleg investigates the complex process through which Hebrew was revived and modernized to serve as the foundation of Zionist cultural nationalism.
The book traces the intellectual and social movements that transformed Hebrew from a classical religious language into a living, contemporary medium of national expression. Peleg examines key literary figures, cultural institutions, and educational systems that facilitated this linguistic and cultural renaissance in the early twentieth century.
Through careful historical analysis, the author demonstrates how language revival was inseparable from nation-building efforts in Zion. The work offers valuable insights into the relationship between culture, language, and nationalism, with broader implications for understanding how societies construct and maintain collective identity.
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