Presents a history of the Jewish people throughout the ages.
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Fascinating and jam packed synopsis:
This amazing little book consists of a jam packed and fascinating synopsis of the history of the Jewish people, from the Bible's introduction of Abraham to the wars for survival of the State of Israel. It is divided into two major 'Acts' which are themselves subdivided into Parts called 'adventures'.
The First Act covers the first two thousand years, from Abraham to the Fall of Masada.
Part II of the First Act covers the Jews oddysey into history as nomads; their entry into the Land of... more info
Good starter book:
This was the first book I read about Judaism three years ago and it started me off on my path that is leading to conversion. My best friend is Jewish and I asked her question after question. She finally handed me this book, a gift she had received in high school. I read it on the plane to and from spring break. It was a great and enthusiastic introduction to the world of Judaism. My library now includes over 25 books on Judaism and I have begun to study towards conversion.
This book is an excellent choice for history buffs or for people trying to learn more about their heritage. This book gives a brief synopsisof jewish history which really helps spark the interest to learn more about ones past. An excellent choice!
Excellent overview of Jewish history for kids:
In Max Dimont's view of Jewish history, "the saga of the Jewish people is a fantastic adventure story" (xiv) of survival against unbelievable odds. Every period of Jewish history presented a new challenge, whether persecution by a rival nation, assimilation into a foreign culture, or internal religious dissent. In every time-period, Judaism, and the Jewish people, faced the real possibility of ceasing to exist. But through courage, creativity, religious insight, and luck, the "saga" continues to the present... more info
