Forgive me if i don't consider a rabbi an unbiased source in this matter.
Why does bias matter? Just because someone is Jewish doesn't mean that their research and work is flawed. Telushkin is a highly respected source, both inside and outside of Jewish circles.
If Arabs are Semites, then to call a systematic or general hatred of Judaism "anti-Semitism" is, at best, inaccurate.
Take a look at the definition and history of the word rather than parsing it. "Anti-semitism" has always referred to Jews and only recently have some Arabs tried to use its English parts to justify their views. I'll post the relevant section later this evening when I have the book handy.
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Date: 2003-10-21 04:51 pm (UTC)Why does bias matter? Just because someone is Jewish doesn't mean that their research and work is flawed. Telushkin is a highly respected source, both inside and outside of Jewish circles.
If Arabs are Semites, then to call a systematic or general hatred of Judaism "anti-Semitism" is, at best, inaccurate.
Take a look at the definition and history of the word rather than parsing it. "Anti-semitism" has always referred to Jews and only recently have some Arabs tried to use its English parts to justify their views. I'll post the relevant section later this evening when I have the book handy.