Daniel R. Schwartz Books

The book explores the impact of historical context on the writings of prominent German-Jewish scholars, emphasizing how their interpretations of ancient Jewish history were influenced by contemporary events, particularly the experiences of Jews under the Nazis. Through philological analysis of figures like Graetz, Heinemann, Bickerman, and Schalit, it reveals how minor textual anomalies reflect deeper historical consciousness. Additionally, it examines the scholarly disputes surrounding Philipp Jaffé, linking them to the broader narrative of antisemitism in 19th-century Berlin.

This is the only book to examine in depth the applied philosophy of late scholasticism during the Baroque and Early Modern periods. It will appeal to those interested in the history of philosophy and moral philosophy, religion, theology, the ethics of war and political philosophy more generally.