Dismantling the Big Lie : The Protocols of the Elders of Zion

by Jacobs, Steven L.; Weitzman, Mark

• ISBN13: 9780881257861
• ISBN10: 0881257869
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Ktav Pub & Distributors Inc

Summary

This is the first work that refutes, in a detailed and specific fashion, the claims made in the classic anti-Semitic forgery, The Protocols of the Elders of Zion. While other attempts have been made to explore the history or context of The Protocols, this work sets out the themes and claims of each of the 24 protocols, and then offers, protocol by protocol, a detailed refutation. Since the protocols claim to be exposing a hidden conspiracy rooted in Jewish tradition, the refutation is accomplished by showing how authentic Jewish texts and authorities have actually addressed the themes that the protocols speak about. The positions cited are drawn from the range of Jewish history and traditions. There are also chapters that explore current use of the protocols by modern extremists, as well as the new life given to them by the internet. In addition to the introduction, there is also a thematic index attached.

Author Biography

Mark Weitzman is the Director of the Task Force against Hate and Terrorism and the Associate Director of Education for the Simon Wiesenthal Center and is the chief representative at the United Nations in New York.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Protocol Covers	p. xv
The Protocols Today: Virtual and Real	p. 1
Impact of the Protocols	p. 8
Introduction and Rationale	p. 12
Conspiracy Theory: Why Conspiracy?	p. 12
Why the Jews: The Cancer of Antisemitism	p. 13
The Holocaust and the Birth of Israel	p. 14
In Brief: The Story of the Protocols	p. 15
Thematic Lies of the Protocols	p. 17
Introduction: Thematic Lies of the Protocols	p. 17
The "Necessity" of the Protocols	p. 17
The Question of Authorship	p. 18
Thematic Lies	p. 19
Themes Addressed	p. 21
Central Key Terms	p. 24
The Basic Doctrine: "Right Lies in Might"	p. 26
Economic War and Disorganization Lead to International Government	p. 34
Methods of Conquest	p. 39
The Destruction of Religion by Materialism	p. 44
Despotism and Modern Progress	p. 49
The Acquisition of Land The Encouragement of Speculation	p. 54
A Prophecy of Worldwide War	p. 58
The Transitional Government	p. 62
The All-Embracing Propaganda	p. 64
Abolition of the Constitution; Rise of the Autocracy	p. 69
The Constitution of Autocracy and Universal Rule	p. 74
The Kingdom of the Press and its Control	p. 77
Turning Public Thought from Essentials to Nonessentials	p. 82
The Destruction of Religion as a Prelude to the Rise of the Jewish God	p. 84
Utilization of Masonry: Heartless Supression of Enemies	p. 87
The Nullification of Education	p. 93
The Fate of Lawyers and the Clergy	p. 97
The Organization of Disorder	p. 102
Mutual Understanding Between Ruler and People	p. 105
The Financial Program and Construction	p. 107
Domestic Loans and Government Credit	p. 115
The Beneficence of Jewish Rule	p. 117
The Inculcation of Obedience	p. 119
The Jewish Ruler	p. 122
The Protocols and the Future of Antisemitism	p. 125
Simplistic Solutions and Conspiracy Theories	p. 125
Future Victims	p. 126
Bibliography
Texts of the Protocols	p. 129
Books, Articles, and Pamphlets	p. 129
Videotapes	p. 141
Appendix	p. 143
The Protocols of the Elders of Zion	p. 143
About the Authors	p. 228
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