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History of the Jews: From the Earliest Period to the Death of Simon the Maccabee (135 B.c.e) (1),Used
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A landmark work of Jewish history and a worldwide phenomenon when it was first published, this masterpiece of Jewish history was translated in multiple languages and instantly become the de facto standard in the field. German academic HEINRICH GRAETZ (18171891) brings a sympathetic Jewish perspective to the story of his own people, offering readers today an affectionate, passionate history, not a detached, clinical one. Backed by impeccable scholarship and originally published in German across 11 volumes between 1853 and 1875, this sixvolume Englishlanguage edition was abridged under the direction of the author, and brought to American readers by the Jewish Publication Society of America in 1891. It remains an important work of the study of the Jewish religion and people to this day. Volume I, subtitled From the Earliest Period to the Death of Simon the Maccabee (135 B.C.E), begins with the earliest inhabitants of Canaan, hereditary law, and the exodus from Egypt, and continues through the Judean colonies in Egypt, the overthrow of the Acra and the Hellenists, and the assassination of Simon.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'History of the Jews'? A: The book covers Jewish history from the earliest period to the death of Simon the Maccabee, exploring key events and figures in Jewish heritage.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Heinrich Graetz, a German academic known for his comprehensive work on Jewish history.
- Q: What is the significance of this book in Jewish studies? A: This book is regarded as a landmark work in Jewish history and has been translated into multiple languages, becoming a standard reference in the field.
- Q: Is this edition abridged or unabridged? A: This edition is abridged, providing a condensed version of the original 11-volume German work, edited under the author's direction.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 574 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This edition was published on January 1, 2013.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What topics are covered in the first volume? A: Volume I discusses the earliest inhabitants of Canaan, hereditary law, the exodus from Egypt, and events leading up to the death of Simon the Maccabee.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is well-respected in academic circles and is suitable for both scholarly study and general readership.