A Short History of Judaism and the Jewish People by Jacobs, Steven Leonard

A Short History of Judaism and the Jewish People

In this exciting addition to Bloomsbury's Short Histories series, Steven Leonard Jacobs critically yet concisely examines the...
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A Short History of Judaism and the Jewish People by Jacobs, Steven Leonard

A Short History of Judaism and the Jewish People

BD$47.29

A Short History of Judaism and the Jewish People

BD$47.29
Author: Steven Leonard Jacobs
Format: Paperback
Language: English

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.

Author: Steven Leonard Jacobs
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: 12/14/2023
Pages: 248
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.30w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781350236462

About the Author
Steven Leonard Jacobs is Emeritus Aaron Aronov Endowed Chair of Judaic Studies at the University of Alabama, USA and has written extensively on Biblical Studies, translation and interpretation, Jewish-Christian Relations; and Holocaust and Genocide Studies.


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