A short history of Judaism and the Jewish people / Steven Leonard Jacobs.
In this exciting addition to Bloomsbury's Short Histories series, Steven Leonard Jacobs critically yet concisely examines the history of Judaism and the Jewish people, drawing from maps, photographs and archives to illuminate the history of one of the world's oldest religions. Beginning by...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York, NY :
Bloomsbury Academic, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc,
2024.
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| Summary: | In this exciting addition to Bloomsbury's Short Histories series, Steven Leonard Jacobs critically yet concisely examines the history of Judaism and the Jewish people, drawing from maps, photographs and archives to illuminate the history of one of the world's oldest religions. Beginning by establishing a definition of Judaism, Jacobs explores the historiography of the Jewish people, in addition to the role of memory in charting history. Including a comprehensive breakdown of the history of Judaism, the author splits discussion into defined eras, taking readers from the beginnings of Judaism, to the split between Judah in the South and Israel in the North, the united Monarchy, and the Age of the Prophets. Exploring the social structures and institutions of ancient Israel, Jacobs incorporates key themes such as civic life, economics, and art - before analysing the interactions of Judaism with Romanism and Hellenism. Moving through the Middle Ages and Pre-Modernity, and acknowledging the role of key figures such as Yosef Karo and Moses Mendelssohn, this book brings the narrative up to the present day, and uncovers the foundations of Judaism in modernity. Jacobs' authoritative yet engaging prose shines through each of the thirteen chapters, which seamlessly intertwine to produce a thorough yet concise examination of the history of Judaism and Jewish peoples. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (249 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1350236586 9781350236585 9781350236592 1350236594 1350236462 9781350236462 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed on February 6, 2024). |