Jews in Islamic countries in the Middle Ages
by Gil, Moshe
fromEtudes sur le judaïsme médiéval
"This book deals with the history of the Jews in Muslim countries, and consists of four parts; the central part is the second one which is a comprehensive history of the Jews of Iraq and Iran, from the seventh to the thirteenth centuries; the first part discusses the origin of t…
Stories filled with love of family, love of tradition, and love of God celebrate the joys, sorrows, and challenges of being Jewish.
Stories filled with love of family, love of tradition, and love of God celebrate the joys, sorrows, and challenges of being Jewish.
"Comparing German documents with newly available French sources, [the authors] conclusively demonstrate that, contrary to postwar testimony, Vichy unleashed a wave of antisemitic laws independent of German pressure. On coming to power in 1940, Vichy policy began by banning Jews …
This study identifies and explores texts of restoration in a wide selection of Early Jewish Literature in order to assess the variety of ways in which Jews envisioned Israel's future restoration. Particular attention is given to the expression of restoration in what is identifie…
A study on the scientific dimension of Jewish intellectual history in the early modern world.
"Charles de Gaulle set a precedent when, as a practicing Catholic, he assumed leadership of the republican cause in 1940. His ability to attract key personalities from the nation's 'three religious families' - Catholics, Jews, and Protestants - to the Free France banner allowed …
At what moments and in what ways did Jews play a central role in American capitalism? Chosen Capital addresses this question head-on by exploring Jews' impact on American capitalism as both its architects-through their participation in specific industries-and as its most vocal c…
At what moments and in what ways did Jews play a central role in American capitalism? This volume addresses this question head-on by exploring Jews' impact on American capitalism as both its architects - through their participation in specific industries - and as its most vocal …
