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<p>Where did the Jews come from? How did they retain their strong sense of community through centuries of dispersion? How have the Jews of the present, with their proud ethnic identity and thriving national home, emerged out of the downtrodden Jews of the past? Such questions arise naturally in the minds of anyone contemplating the long history of Jewish people. In one concise, authoritative volume, A Short History of the Jewish People provides insights and answers.<br> This sweeping and highly informative work presents the major geographical, cultural, and political forces that have determined the course of Jewish history, introducing the many individuals, both religious and secular, who have shaped the character, mindset, and prospects of the Jewish people. Organized chronologically, the narrative follows the Jewish experience from legendary times to the peace agreements currently being negotiated in the Middle East. And, to give this overview an international and timely perspective, Raymond P. Scheindlin focuses his study on the pivotal events and dominant communities within each historical period.<br> Written by a respected Hebrew scholar, cultural historian, noted author, an

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Author

Raymond P. Scheindlin

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA

Published

2000

Language

EN

ISBN

9780195139419

Category

history

Subjects

Fiction, Reference, Religion

Rating

3.81 / 5 (207 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13