Download or read book The Story of the Jews written by Simon Schama and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this magnificently illustrated cultural history—the tie-in to the pbs and bbc series The Story of the Jews—simon schama details the story of the jewish people, tracing their experience across three millennia, from their beginnings as an ancient tribal people to the opening of the new world in 1492 It is a story like no other: an epic of endurance in the face of destruction, of creativity in the face of oppression, joy amidst grief, the affirmation of life despite the steepest of odds. It spans the millennia and the continents—from India to Andalusia and from the bazaars of Cairo to the streets of Oxford. It takes you to unimagined places: to a Jewish kingdom in the mountains of southern Arabia; a Syrian synagogue glowing with radiant wall paintings; the palm groves of the Jewish dead in the Roman catacombs. And its voices ring loud and clear, from the severities and ecstasies of the Bible writers to the love poems of wine bibbers in a garden in Muslim Spain. In The Story of the Jews, the Talmud burns in the streets of Paris, massed gibbets hang over the streets of medieval London, a Majorcan illuminator redraws the world; candles are lit, chants are sung, mules are packed, ships loaded with gems and spices founder at sea. And a great story unfolds. Not—as often imagined—of a culture apart, but of a Jewish world immersed in and imprinted by the peoples among whom they have dwelled, from the Egyptians to the Greeks, from the Arabs to the Christians. Which makes the story of the Jews everyone's story, too.
Download or read book The History of the Jews written by Henry Hart Milman and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the Jewish People written by Hersh Goldwurm and published by Mesorah Publications. This book was released on 1982 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, Jewish history is presented according to authentic Jewish sources; well researched and clearly illustrated with photos, charts, and maps. Vol. I: The Second Temple Era: The era of the Second Commonwealth from the Destruction of the First Temple to the Destruction of the Second.
Download or read book Our People history of the Jews written by Jacob Isaacs and published by Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch. This book was released on 1981-01-01 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the Jewish people throughout the world, with an emphasis on the Divine Providence that has guided their destiny through the centuries.
Download or read book My People written by David Bamberger and published by Behrman House, Inc. This book was released on 1978 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the Jewish people focusing primarily on the period before the American Revolution.
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Download or read book History of the Jews Volume 2 of 6 written by Heinrich Graetz and published by THE JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY OF AMERICA. This book was released on 1956 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of the Jews (Volume 2 of 6) The reign of Hyrcanus is at once the pinnacle and the turning-point of this period. He not only carried on his father's work, but completed it. Under his predecessors Judæa was confined to a narrow space, and even within these bounds there were territories in the possession of foreign foes. Hyrcanus enlarged the boundaries to the north and to the south, and thus released the State from the external pressure that had been restricting its growth. His genius for war was aided by fortunate circumstances in bringing about these happy results. If the reign of Hyrcanus corresponds in brilliancy to that of Solomon, it resembles it also in another respect: both reigns commenced and ended amid disturbance, sadness and gloom, while the middle of each reign was happy and prosperous. When Solomon first came to the throne he was opposed by Adonijah, the pretender to the crown, whom he had to subdue; and upon Hyrcanus a similar but more difficult task devolved—that of carrying on a struggle with several opponents. One of these opponents was his brother-in-law, Ptolemy ben Habub, the murderer of his father, who had also sought after Hyrcanus's own life. It was only the support of the Syrian army, however, which could make Ptolemy dangerous, the inhabitants of Jerusalem having instantly declared themselves in favor of Hyrcanus as the successor of the murdered Simon. Still, both his safety and his duty called upon him to punish this unscrupulous enemy, and to avenge his father's death. Hyrcanus hastened, therefore, to attack him in his fortress before Antiochus could bring his troops to his relief. There is some uncertainty as to the progress of this siege and its result; according to one account, evidently somewhat embellished, Hyrcanus could not put his whole strength against the fortress, because his mother (by some it is said, together with his brothers) had been placed on the walls by Ptolemy, and was there horribly tortured. Like a true Hasmonæan, the heroic woman is said to have encouraged her son to continue the siege, without heeding her sufferings, and to persevere in his efforts until the murderer of her family should receive the chastisement due to his crimes. Hyrcanus's heart was torn by conflicting feelings; revenge towards his reckless foe urged him on, whilst tender pity for his mother held him back. The fact is, however, that Hyrcanus withdrew without accomplishing his purpose. It may have been the Sabbatical year which prevented him from proceeding with the siege, or, as is much more likely, his operations may have been interrupted by the approach of the Syrian king, who was advancing with his army to glean some advantage for himself from the troubles and the confusion in Judæa. After the withdrawal of Hyrcanus's troops, it is said that his mother and brothers were put to death by Ptolemy, who fled to Philadelphia, the former Ammonite capital (Rabbath Ammon), where he was favorably received by the governor, Zeno Cotylas. The name of Ptolemy is no more mentioned, and he disappears altogether from the page of history.
Download or read book History of the Jews Vol 2 Classic Reprint written by Heinrich Graetz and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2019-01-26 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of the Jews, Vol. 2 The reign Of Hyrcanus is at once the pinnacle and the turning int of this period. He not only car ried on his ather's work, but com leted it. Under his predecessors Judma was confihed to a narrow space, and even within these hounds there were territories in the possession Of foreign foes. Hyr canus enlarged the boundaries to the north and to the south, and thus released the State from the exter nal pressure that had been restricting its growth. His genius for war was aided by fortunate Circum stances in bringing about these happy results. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Legends of the Jews Volume 4 written by Paul Radin and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive collection of Jewish legends and myths from Biblical times through the Middle Ages. These tales provide insight into Jewish culture and beliefs, and have influenced Jewish literature and art for centuries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book History of the Jews written by Heinrich Graetz and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: History of the Jews by Heinrich Graetz
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Download or read book History Of The Jewish People Vol 2 written by James Stevenson Riggs and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-16 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2007. This study, the companion to Volume I, continues the history of the Jewish people to the time when Christianity became independent of Judaism. The historical study of the life and times of Jesus has brought a clearer realisation of the importance of understanding postexilic Judaism. This volume is both a history of the Jewish people for two hundred and forty years of its existence, and a contribution toward the interpretation of the gospels in so far as a knowledge of the faiths, conditions and aims of Judaism can be interpretive of the form and method of the activity of Jesus. Contents include the historical sources and literature of the period; the causes and occasion of the Maccabean uprising; the struggle for religious and political freedom; the attainment of independence; Judaism in Syria and Egypt; internal divisions and the growth of parties; the revival of Hellenism; the Roman period of Jewish history; the last of the Hasmoneans; Herod the King of the Jews; the inner life of the nation; the final catastrophe at Masada and glimpses of Judaism in Palestine after the war and of Judaism in the Dispersion. This comprehensive study clearly shows the complex background to the present, where both faiths - Judaism and Christianity - continue to work out their destinies.
Download or read book A History of the Jews in Christian Spain written by Yitzhak Baer and published by Philadelphia, Jewish Publication Society of America. This book was released on 1961 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume II: In the second volume of his classic exploration of the Spanish-Jewish community, Baer covers such major historical events as the Spanish Inquisition and the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain. This work examines the effect of church policy on the Jewish population in the 15th century, and the points at which Jewish culture as a whole was altered by Spain's actions.
Download or read book HIST OF THE JEWS written by Heinrich 1817-1891 Graetz and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the Jews Volume 2 written by Heinrich Graetz and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by Heinrich Graetz and Philipp Bloch, this book is a comprehensive history of the Jewish people. It covers their origins, their struggles, and their achievements throughout history. The book also examines the various challenges faced by the Jewish people, both external and internal, and the ways in which they responded to these challenges. This book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of the Jewish people. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The History of the Jews Vol 2 written by Henry Hart Milman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-16 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The History of the Jews, Vol. 2: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time The future teems with imperial dynasties and wide and universal monarchies. It is curious that the earliest monuments of Persian antiquity, in Perse polis and its neighbourhood, abound with sculp tures representing those symbolic and composite animals, which occur so frequently in the visions of these two prophets, especially Daniel. Daniel. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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