A History of the Jews
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (552 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00138XNUM |
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| Number of Pages | : | 517 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Johnson's 600-page history is probably the best we've got by a living gentile--which is no small accomplishment at all. However, readers may also be a little annoyed by his energetic inquiries as to whether this significance was man-made or providentially provided. Either way, it's a given: for a historian of Israel, this should adequately settle the question. Does their own history suggest that such attempts are worth making? Or does it reveal their essential futility?" Johnson's history is lucid, thorough, and--as one would expect of almost any project with such a broad scope--a little wrong-headed. Throughout, Johnson's history is driven by a philosophical interest: "The Jews," he writes, "stand right at the centre of the perennial attempt to give human life the dignity of a purpose. Paul
By the author of Modern Times: The World From the Twenties to the Eighties.. A national bestseller, this brilliant 4000 year survey covers not only Jewish history but he impact of Jewish genius and imagination on the world
A HISTORY OF THE JEWS William J., Bly Given as a Christmas gift to a man who misunderstood the Jews.I pray he now has a better idea of what the Jews went through in 4000 years to survive as a people who have given the world brilliant scientists, politicians, authors, musicians, television and radiocomics, and many brilliant physicians, to name a few areas where the Jewish people excelled through hard word and belief in their own genius and talents.. Very good historical study. Hard to understand how folks for centuries have blames the Jews for every fault in the world. The book in itself was in excellent shape.. enlightening historical context and written presentation Absolutely Fascinating! Amazing amount of research and historical context that I had never known or understood.