For the Sake of Humanity ― Essays in Honour of Clemens N. Nathan

Put together by Stephens (director of research, Clemens Nathan Research Centre, UK and the Netherlands) and Walden (formerly of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs), this volume is a festschrift for Clemens Nathan, former president of the Anglo-Jewish Association and an academic involved in the anthropological study of textiles, inter-faith relations, and a wide range of other topics. That range is reflected in the subjects discussed in the 25 contributions presented here, which include discussions of reform in the United Nations Commission of Human Rights, crime as an assault on human rights, a Jewish perspective on ethical investment, Holocaust reparations, Israel and Jewish-Christian relations, scientific study of the art of ancient dyes, and the historical relationship between the Abrahamic religions. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)