Chronicle of Jewish History from the Patriarchs to the 21st Century: From the Patriarchs to the 21st Century [Hardcover]

Sol Scharfstein (Author), Dorcas Gelabert (Illustrator)

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Chronicle Of Jewish History: From The Patriarchs To The 21st Century is an immensely readable history of the Jewish people from the patriarchal and matriarchal period to the establishment of the State of Israel up to the Oslo Agreement. There are more than 250 one and two page historical essays illustrated with more than 400 colorful photographs and explanatory maps, as well as 12 colorful timelines. Chronicle Of Jewish History details important events and movements which shaped the experience of the Jewish people. Included are numerous biographies of heroes and heroines which emphasize their contribution to Jewish history, literature and religion. Each of the essays moves beyond names, dates and facts to key conceptual problems for understanding what it means to be Jewish in the context of world events. Chronicle Of Jewish History is a literary and historical masterpiece of scholarship written for the benefit of both students & non-specialist general readers. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Hardcover: 349 pages
• Publisher: Ktav Pub Inc (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881256064
• ISBN-13: 978-0881256062
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,159,316 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent history of the Jews, April 23, 2005

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This review is from: Chronicle of Jewish History from the Patriarchs to the 21st Century: From the Patriarchs to the 21st Century (Hardcover)

This book is clearly designed to be read by children. It begins with some Biblical history, interspersing archaeological evidence about these times. We learn about the Jewish Diaspora as well as Jews of the Levant. There is even a page about Birobidjan, with a couple of photos and maps. There is dramatic material about the Jews during World War II, and about the fight to rid the Levant of British rule. It is very well written.