A History of the Jewish People: The epic 4,000-year story of the Jews, from the ancient patriarchs and kings through centuries-long persecution to the growth of a worldwide culture

by Lawrence Joffe

The history of the Jews is the tale of a wandering tribe that set down roots and became a nation. This is an in-depth history of the Jewish faith and development of Jewish peoplehood. It opens in the time of Abraham and the 12 tribes, covers the destruction of the Temple, the Exile and the Diaspora. The book chronicles the Golden Age of Spain, the flowering of Yiddish culture in Eastern Europe, the Holocaust and the founding of the modern state of Israel and Judaism today. This newly updated book shows how the Jews survived centuries of anti-Semitism, and how this ancient faith and people flourish in modern culture.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Jewish, Religion, Middle East

256 pages, Hardcover

First published April 16, 2011

Reviews

[Maurice Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

No idea really but it seemed liked an impartial account. An extensive description of a complex rich and often tragic history

[Zhelana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent primer about Jewish history from the very beginning to today. I imagine I will go back to this every time I think about starting a new research project in the SCA.

[Rodrigo M Perez · Rating 3 out of 5]

First half 4 stars very good;
Last half 2 stars very long;