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Arab stereotype portrays the Jew as a brutal, violent coward. The Jewish stereotype portrays the Arab as a primitive creature of animal vengeance and cruel desires. In this monumental Pulitzer Prize-winning work, revised in 2002, David Shipler delves into the origins of these prejudices that have been intensified by war, terrorism, and nationalism. Shipler examines the process of indoctrination, the far-ranging effects of socioeconomic differences, and the historical conflicts between Islam and Judaism.

The Wars of the Jews, also known as The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem or commonly referred to as The Jewish War, is an influential work by the 1st-century Jewish historian Josephus. This compelling narrative chronicles Jewish history from the pivotal capture of Jerusalem by Antiochus IV Epiphanes in 164 BC to the tragic fall and destruction of the city during the First Jewish-Roman War in AD 70. Written around 75 AD in Josephuss native tongue, likely Aramaic, this original text has unfortunately not survived. However, it was later translated into Greek, potentially under Josephuss ...

In an extensive examination of this impassioned debate, Richard Breitman and Allan J. Lichtman find that the president was neither savior nor bystander. In FDR and the Jews, they draw upon many new primary sources to offer an intriguing portrait of a consummate politician - compassionate but also pragmatic - struggling with opposing priorities under perilous conditions.

In his 1920 book The Jews of Africa, Mendelssohn attempts to chart the separate and progressive histories of the Jews in the different parts of Africa where they lived since their expulsion from the land by the Romans. He succeeds in compiling a narrative of a large part of the histories of the Jews of Africa during the centuries following the Romans’ destruction of Jerusalem.

In medieval Europe, Jews were not passive victims of the Christian community, as is often assumed, but rather were startlingly assertive, forming a Jewish civilization within Latin Christian society. Both Jews and Christians considered themselves to be God's chosen people. These dueling claims fueled the rise of both cultures as they became rivals for supremacy. In How the West Became Antisemitic, Ivan Marcus shows how Christian and Jewish competition in medieval Europe laid the foundation for modern antisemitism.

The unique historical relationship between capitalism and the Jews is crucial to understanding modern European and Jewish history. But the subject has been addressed less often by mainstream historians than by anti-Semites or apologists. In this book Jerry Muller, a leading historian of capitalism, separates myth from reality to explain why the Jewish experience with capitalism has been so important and complex - and so ambivalent.

Dive into the captivating historical narrative of the Wars of the Jews, tracing the tumultuous journey from the Babylonian captivity to the fall of Jerusalem under Titus. Spanning from 586 B.C.E. to 70 A.D., this account offers a profound exploration of Jewish history‚Aîrich with lessons of faith, courage, and resilience, alongside tales of tragedy and betrayal. Discover the inspiring legacy of Abrahams descendants through these compelling stories, narrated by Cliff Stone.

Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of the Jewish people in America, as chronicled by the notable Yiddish journalist Peter Wiernik. Immigrating from Vilna at the age of twenty, Wiernik offers a meticulously researched account that spans from the early days of exploration to the dawn of the twentieth century. This enlightening work is divided into seven distinct sections I. The Spanish and Portuguese Period, II. The Dutch and English Colonial Period, III. The Revolution and the Period of Expansion, IV. The Second or German Period of Immigration, V. The Civil War and the Formative ...

A history of Israelite and early Jewish history, from the time of the Bible to the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 C.E.The series was originally created in 2009-10. Due to hosting issues, the availability of new tools, and continuing interest in the topic, I have decided to relaunch it. The content remains the same.In the time since I created it, I have changed my mind to some extent. You can find my more current thinking in my book, How the Bible Became Holy (Yale University Press). I strive to make my work free, accessible, and without advertising. Hence, I depend on ...

Delve into the rich history of the Jewish people with Antiquities of the Jews, a seminal work by the renowned historian Flavius Josephus, published around 93 or 94 AD. Written in Greek for his gentile audience, this captivating narrative begins with the creation of Adam and Eve and chronicles the significant events found in the Hebrew Bible, while sometimes offering unique interpretations. Volume 4 covers Books 16-20, starting with King Herods monumental completion of the temple and concluding with the onset of the Jewish revolt against Nero (circa 20 BC - 66 AD).

Delve into the rich tapestry of Jewish history with Antiquities of the Jews, penned by the renowned historian Flavius Josephus around 93 or 94 AD. This monumental work, crafted in Greek for a gentile audience, traces the lineage of the Jewish people from the creation of Adam and Eve, weaving through the significant events recorded in the Hebrew Bible while occasionally adding Josephus unique insights. Volume 3 encompasses Books 11-15, beginning with the poignant return of the Babylonian exiles under Cyrus, the Persian king, and culminating in King Herods ambitious reconstruction of the temple ...

Dive into the rich history of the Jewish people with Antiquities of the Jews, a remarkable work by the renowned historian Flavius Josephus, penned around 93 or 94 AD. This volume, written in Greek for Josephus gentile audience, begins with the captivating tale of Adam and Eve and chronicles the events detailed in the historical books of the Hebrew Bible. Volume 2, encompassing Books 6-10, picks up after the death of Eli the priest and the capture of the Ark, concluding with the prophetic visions of Daniel in Persia. Experience a unique narrative that sometimes adds to and occasionally omits ...

Dive into the rich tapestry of Jewish history with Antiquities of the Jews, a monumental work by the renowned historian Flavius Josephus, published around 93 or 94 AD. Written in Greek for Josephus gentile audience, this captivating narrative begins with the creation of Adam and Eve and chronicles the significant events found in the historical books of the Hebrew Bible, sometimes adding unique insights along the way. Volume 1 encompasses Books 1-5 and concludes with the poignant moments of Samuels dedication and Eli the priests death.

Responding to Modern Philosophical Challenges to Religion, Judaism, and Jewish Identity

Who were the Gestapo officers? Were they merely banal paper shufflers, or were they recognizably evil? Were they motivated by an eliminationist anti-Semitism? Did the average German know about the mass murder of Jews and other undesirables while they were happening? Exactly how was Nazi terror applied in the daily lives of ordinary Jews and Germans? Eric A. Johnson answers these questions as he explores the roles of the individual and of society in making terror work.

In Resistance, Tec draws on first hand accounts, interviews, and other sources to reveal the full range of tactics employed to resist the Nazi regime in Poland. She tells of those who escaped to hide and fight as partisans in the forests, and considers the crucial role played by women who acted as couriers, carrying messages and supplies between the ghetto and the outside world. Tec also discusses resistance in concentration camps, vividly recounting the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp uprising on October 7, 1944.

Renowned French philosopher, journalist, and filmmaker Bernard-Henri Levy speaks with The New Yorker's Adam Gopnik about the often-fraught relationship between France and its Jewish population, and between America and France because of the situation between France and its Jews.

Exploring a more inclusive Jewniverse, with Eylan Ezekiel.Meeting fascinating guests, this podcast will take you around the world, to understand the diverse histories and identities of Jewish people.For more, join our community here https://linktr.ee/eylanezekielwhojew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This companion podcast to Dara Horn’s new book People Love Dead Jews takes listeners beyond the book to some of the strangest corners of Jewish history, exploring how the popular mania for dead Jews warps our understanding of both past and present. In this series, you’ll meet flamboyantly gay Civil War Jewish spies, Japanese “Jewish specialists” trying to build their own Jewish state, genius Victorian identical twins and genius Lubavitcher identical twins, American and Soviet Jewish moviemakers hoping to become Hebrew prophets, adorable imaginary Jewish children, and a very righteous...

A homeless man recalls how the Nazis gave his grandfather the choice of death or helping them discover who murdered 3 SS men in Prague and how his connection to this upended his life. Blending historical fiction, mystery, and magic realism, Last Jew in Prague is a novel about lifting yourself up when all you want to do is keep falling. But it's more than just a novel. I was your typical urban professional before struggling with homelessness and depression. This story inspired me forward, and I hope you find it as inspiring.