Description
Steven Jacobs critically examines the history of the Jewish People from their earliest beginnings until the present moment, and the evolving history of Judaism, the religion, practices, texts, and beliefs of the Jewish People.
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.
Reviews
Do not be fooled by the title. This "short history" is every bit as deep and wide as we have come to expect from Professor Jacobs. It is beautifully written and includes hundreds of citations to secondary sources that will be of tremendous value to students and scholars alike. * Michael Dickerman, Adjunct Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Stockton University, USA *
A Short History of Judaism and the Jewish People by Steven Jacobs is written with the general reader in mind. That is the text is clear and offers a full history never assuming that the reader already knows the details. It is even so comprehensive in this compacted text so that any student will be able to follow the history from the ancient world to the complex reality of modern Judaism. As Prof. Jacobs does this, he also draws on contemporary images (such as a reference to "Indiana Jones"). All of this makes for an excellent text well suited for the beginning student in any college classroom. * James Moore, Senior Research Professor, Valparaiso University, USA *
Book Information
ISBN 9781350236462
Author Steven Leonard Jacobs
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC