History of the Jews, Vol. 1 (of 6) by Heinrich Graetz
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| Author | Graetz, Heinrich, 1817-1891 |
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| Title | History of the Jews, Vol. 1 (of 6) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "History of the Jews, Vol. 1 (of 6)" by Heinrich Graetz is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume covers the history of the Jewish people from their earliest origins through to the death of Simon the Maccabee, providing a comprehensive narrative of the cultural, social, and religious development of the Jewish nation. The text serves to enlighten readers about the struggles, triumphs, and historical significance of the Jewish experience over thousands of years. The opening of the work introduces the early period of Jewish history, focusing on the Israelites' entry into Canaan, a land inhabited by various tribes including the Anakim and Canaanites. It describes the formation of the Israelite nation amid formidable challenges and the pivotal role of their patriarchs, particularly the prominence of Moses as a leader and prophet. Graetz highlights the significant events, such as the Exodus from Egypt, the revelation of the Decalogue at Mount Sinai, and the critical military victories that shaped the Jewish people's identity and their understanding of divine promise and moral law. The narrative sets the stage for the broader historical explorations and transformations that are to follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Jews -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43056 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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