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Walk your way through Jewish history, life, and culture--from Abraham to today

Jewish History For Dummies provides unbiased, factual history of Jewish life, culture, and history. You'll take a look at the roots of Jewish history, beginning in 2000 B.C.E. with Abraham and his descendants. Chapter by chapter, you'll trace the evolution of the Jewish people through the biblical record and other sources, learning how King David united Israel, how the Jews were exiled under Babylonian rule, and how Jewish people have adapted to life in the diaspora, from ancient times all the way up to today. Whatever era of Jewish history you're interested in, you'll find comprehensive coverage in this Dummies guide.

Inside:

• Consider how Jewish identity has evolved across centuries and millenia
• Learn what the biblical record tells us about the history of Judaism
• Read about each era in Jewish history, including the first Temple, the Crusades, the Holocaust, and modern-day Israel
• Become knowledgeable on Jewish life in the 21st century

Jewish History For Dummies is a must for anyone looking to better understand the religious and cultural history of Judaism.