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The Gifts of the Jews: How a Tribe of Desert Nomads Changed the Way Everyone Thinks and Feels

by Thomas Cahill
The Gifts of the Jews: How a Tribe of Desert Nomads Changed the Way Everyone Thinks and Feels
The Gifts of the Jews: How a Tribe of Desert Nomads Changed the Way Everyone Thinks and Feels

Desert nomads' beliefs shaping Western civilization.

If you're intrigued by cultural evolution, "The Gifts of the Jews" might spark your curiosity. Thomas Cahill delves into how the Jewish people introduced revolutionary concepts that ultimately transformed the way the Western world thinks and acts. This is an inviting read for anyone interested in the profound impact of ancient traditions on modern society.

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.

The Gifts of the Jews: How a Tribe of Desert Nomads Changed the Way Everyone Thinks and Feels

by Thomas Cahill
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ISBN: 9780745950549
Author: Thomas Cahill
Publisher: Lion Hudson plc
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, Religion, History
Related Topics: History, World History, History, Theology, World History, Ancient History
Goodreads rating: 3.87
(rated by 5053 readers)

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An enchanting journey into history, recreating a time when the actions of a small band of people had repercussions that are still felt today. The Gifts of the Jews reveals the critical change that made western civilization possible. Within the matrix of ancient religions and philosophies, life was seen as part of an endless cycle of birth and death; time was like a wheel, spinning ceaselessly. Yet somehow, the ancient Jews began to see time differently. For them, time had a beginning and an end; it was a narrative, whose triumphant conclusion would come in the future. From this insight came a new conception of men and women as individuals with unique destinies--a conception that would inform the Declaration of Independence--and our hopeful belief in progress and the sense that tomorrow can be better than today. As Thomas Cahill narrates this momentous shift, he also explains the real significance of such Biblical figures as Abraham and Sarah, Moses and the Pharaoh, Joshua, Isaiah, and Jeremiah. Full of compelling stories, insights and humor, The Gifts of the Jews is an irresistible exploration of history as fascinating and fun as How the Irish Saved Civilization.
 

Desert nomads' beliefs shaping Western civilization.

If you're intrigued by cultural evolution, "The Gifts of the Jews" might spark your curiosity. Thomas Cahill delves into how the Jewish people introduced revolutionary concepts that ultimately transformed the way the Western world thinks and acts. This is an inviting read for anyone interested in the profound impact of ancient traditions on modern society.

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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