Jerusalem and the Scandal of Jewish Particularity

The notion that the Almighty would choose just one family, nation, or tribe through which to express His will poses a nearly insurmountable problem for philosophy or theology. Yet, argues Norman Podhoretz, God’s special attention to the Jewish people seems supported by a preponderance of historical evidence. Podhoretz, in a discussion with Eric Cohen, addresses this question, along with the historical, biblical, religious, and civilizational significance of the chosen city of Jerusalem. (Audio, 34 minutes).