"A very interesting study of one of the most important developments in Israeli society. This book benefits greatly from the authors' comparisons with other religious movements, especially those in Latin America." --S. N. Eisenstadt, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Van Leer Institute "Describes the movement of revival as a religious, social, ethnic and political mechanism reproducing Shas as a bulwark against modern secular Israel, throwing light on the basic political and social problems of Israel as a state and as a society of enclaves."-- Menachem Friedman, Bar-Ilan University "A very interesting study of one of the most important developments in Israeli society. This book benefits greatly from the authors' comparisons with other religious movements, especially those in Latin America." --S.

N. Eisenstadt, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Van Leer Institute "Laced with insights of brilliance. It is to be recommended to scholars of Judaism seeking good ideas worth exploring, and to scholars of religion in general."-- Shofar "The first book-length study of Israel's Shas party in English. It should interest all scholars interested in the political role of religion in Israel as well as all those interested in the comparative study of politicized religious conservatism.An important book about Israel's powerful religious party." -- Religion.