Introduction

This chapter introduces the monograph’s central thesis: the “algorithmic interpretation of history.” It immediately establishes this core argument, defining the “algorithmic interpretation” as a deterministic, binary framework where Jewish history is a predictable code of divine cause and effect. This interpretation is presented as eliminating external factors and mandating a specific political program, which is linked to Kahane’s persistent “prophetic” reputation. The introduction also provides a concise biography of Meir Kahane, tracing his life from Brooklyn to his controversial political career in Israel as the founder of the Kach party. Finally, this chapter lays out the full structure of the book, detailing the five-chapter analysis that will follow.