Presents the ancient religious culture in a way that shows how, and why, Jewish people have survived nearly four millennia. It touches on biblical origins through Judaism's current role in the family of nations. Because anti-semitism is still deeply embedded in the minds of many…
A handbook containing essays (written by various authors) on the history of antisemitism in 85 countries or regions throughout the world and throughout history. A handbook containing ca. 700 brief biographies (written by various authors) of persons who played a role in the hist…
This reference examines sources in the Old Testament and surveys the findings of recent archaeological research. It includes entries on the significant persons, places and events; covers the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah and what role they played in the ancient world; and defines…
"Of the many early civilizations of which we are aware, few are smaller than the ancient kingdom of Israel. Small both in geographical area and population, it was barely noticed by the major civilizations of the time. The great states that arose in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and elsewh…