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The Indestructible Jews
From the author of Jews, God, and History, this comprehensive history of the Jewish people is "an epic drama, searching and nobly conceived" (Publishers Weekly).
A compelling and readable account of the four thousand year history of a people that spans the globe and transcends the ages. From the ancient and simple faith of a small tribe to a global religion with adherents in every nation, the path of the Jews is traced through countless expulsions and migrations, the great tragedy of the Holocaust, and the joy of founding a homeland in Israel. Putting the struggle of a persecuted people into perspective, Max Dimont asks whether the tragic sufferings of the Jews have actually been the key to their survival, as other nations and races vanished into obscurity. Here is a book for Jews and non-Jews to enjoy, evoking a proud heritage while offering a hopeful vision of the future.
A compelling and readable account of the four thousand year history of a people that spans the globe and transcends the ages. From the ancient and simple faith of a small tribe to a global religion with adherents in every nation, the path of the Jews is traced through countless expulsions and migrations, the great tragedy of the Holocaust, and the joy of founding a homeland in Israel. Putting the struggle of a persecuted people into perspective, Max Dimont asks whether the tragic sufferings of the Jews have actually been the key to their survival, as other nations and races vanished into obscurity. Here is a book for Jews and non-Jews to enjoy, evoking a proud heritage while offering a hopeful vision of the future.
555 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1973
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October 29, 2017
An interesting book ...
quite an in-depth look at Jewish history for more than 4000 years.
I originally picked the book to know more about Jewish history and what lead to Israel.
I got some of my questions answered, and I learned a bit about the Jewish people and their history
However here is what I didn't like about this book:
1- This book is heavily biased. The general jest of what the author wants to convey is that Jews are special. The only special people. I don't deny the contributions that Jewish people have made along the years, but that is quite a bold statement to make.
2- The author either purposely lies or has done poor research when it comes to Islam core beliefs. given I am a Muslim and know my core beliefs, I can only speak about this part. This is the part where I started doubting the integrity of the author.
He writes : "Muslims Journey to Mecca to pay homage to Mohammed"
incorrect. very basic research will show you that Muslims go to Mecca to visit the holly mosque and the Kaba where they pray to god (Allah). Prophet Mohammed is buried in Madinah not Mecca.
The author writes : "Mohammed rejected the concepts of Virgin Birth and Trinity, ..."
Islam rejects the Trinity, but does not reject virgin birth of Jesus. in fact Islam believes that Jesus is a prophet. there is a whole chapter in the Quran that talks about his story in which the story of the virgin birth is mentioned. Again basic search will reveal that this is true.
shortly after the author talks about the six tenets of Islam, in which he again fails to mention the truth.
I mean you can talk about the history of the Jewish people without distorting and slandering other cultures, religions, and civilizations.
This caused me to lose my trust in the other parts he wrote.
quite an in-depth look at Jewish history for more than 4000 years.
I originally picked the book to know more about Jewish history and what lead to Israel.
I got some of my questions answered, and I learned a bit about the Jewish people and their history
However here is what I didn't like about this book:
1- This book is heavily biased. The general jest of what the author wants to convey is that Jews are special. The only special people. I don't deny the contributions that Jewish people have made along the years, but that is quite a bold statement to make.
2- The author either purposely lies or has done poor research when it comes to Islam core beliefs. given I am a Muslim and know my core beliefs, I can only speak about this part. This is the part where I started doubting the integrity of the author.
He writes : "Muslims Journey to Mecca to pay homage to Mohammed"
incorrect. very basic research will show you that Muslims go to Mecca to visit the holly mosque and the Kaba where they pray to god (Allah). Prophet Mohammed is buried in Madinah not Mecca.
The author writes : "Mohammed rejected the concepts of Virgin Birth and Trinity, ..."
Islam rejects the Trinity, but does not reject virgin birth of Jesus. in fact Islam believes that Jesus is a prophet. there is a whole chapter in the Quran that talks about his story in which the story of the virgin birth is mentioned. Again basic search will reveal that this is true.
shortly after the author talks about the six tenets of Islam, in which he again fails to mention the truth.
I mean you can talk about the history of the Jewish people without distorting and slandering other cultures, religions, and civilizations.
This caused me to lose my trust in the other parts he wrote.
February 4, 2019
History with zest!
A long time lover of history I was delighted to discover this man's approach to historicity. Delivered in a humorous and sometimes biting perspicacity this history is well worth the time.
A long time lover of history I was delighted to discover this man's approach to historicity. Delivered in a humorous and sometimes biting perspicacity this history is well worth the time.
July 28, 2019
Metahistory from a scholar
Tough going for the average reader, but a worthwhile book to mull over. From the author’s perspective, Jews are bound (by God? History? ) to lead/drive mankind to a universal good...by example, by process...whatever means to achieve brotherhood .
Tough going for the average reader, but a worthwhile book to mull over. From the author’s perspective, Jews are bound (by God? History? ) to lead/drive mankind to a universal good...by example, by process...whatever means to achieve brotherhood .
March 13, 2017
Mostly read like a novel I especially liked the way the author explained all the parallel history
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