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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jewish History and Culture

by Benjamin Blech
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A comprehensive journey through Jewish history and culture.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in delving into the rich and resilient history of the Jewish people. With its easy-to-follow coverage, it offers a comprehensive exploration of Jewish history, from biblical times to modern-day. What sets it apart is its focus on not just historical events, but also the profound influence of Jewish culture on art, literature, comedy, and more. Whether you are a history buff, a culture enthusiast, or simply curious to learn, this book will provide you with a fascinating and in-depth understanding of Jewish heritage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jewish History and Culture

by Benjamin Blech
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ISBN: 9780028627113
Authors: Benjamin Blech
Publisher: Alpha Books
Date of Publication: 1998-12-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Religion
Related Topics: History
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 96 readers)

Description

For 5,758 years, the Jewish people and their culture survived and prospered, despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles such as the Egyptian enslavement, the destruction of the two temples in Jerusalem, the Spanish Inquisition, Russian pogroms, the Nazi Holocaust, and continued anti-Semitism today. This Complete Idiots Guide contains easy-to-follow coverage of all of Jewish history, including profiles of Biblical, religious, and political leaders such as Abraham, Moses, King David, and Golda Meir. The last part of the book focuses on understanding the Jewish influence on American and world culture, with insights the Yiddish and Hebrew languages; theater; art; literature; comedy; film; television; and more.
 

A comprehensive journey through Jewish history and culture.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in delving into the rich and resilient history of the Jewish people. With its easy-to-follow coverage, it offers a comprehensive exploration of Jewish history, from biblical times to modern-day. What sets it apart is its focus on not just historical events, but also the profound influence of Jewish culture on art, literature, comedy, and more. Whether you are a history buff, a culture enthusiast, or simply curious to learn, this book will provide you with a fascinating and in-depth understanding of Jewish heritage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.