Simone Weil and Post-Holocaust Judaism
Publication Type |
Journal Article |
Year of Publication |
1997 |
Author |
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Journal |
Cahiers Simone Weil |
Volume |
20 |
Number |
1 |
Pages |
48-63 |
Language |
English |
Keywords |
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Annotation |
Bell looks, at Weil’s complex and troubling relationship with Judaism, especially in light of the Holocaust and the development of Jewish theology after it. Bell is especially interested in Weil’s argument, that being Jewish is something one can choose to ‘leave behind’. Referring to Levinas' comments on Weil, Bell acknowledges Weil's ignorance of the Torah and the errors to which her ignorance led. He goes on to examine aspects of post-Holocaust theology, noting its compatibility with much of Weil’s thought. |