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A History of the Jews by Paul Johnson

A History of the Jews

Paul Johnson

HarperCollins · Paperback · September 14, 1988

A national bestseller, this brilliant 4000 year survey covers not only Jewish history but he impact of Jewish genius and imagination on the world.

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Who it’s for
A compact entry point for reading Jewish history and theology without a lot of fuss.
Genres
Jewish History, Jewish Studies
Published
HarperCollins, September 14, 1988

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About this book

A national bestseller, this brilliant 4000 year survey covers not only Jewish history but he impact of Jewish genius and imagination on the world. By the author of Modern Times: The World From the Twenties to the Eighties.

Clear Entry Point

A compact entry point for reading Jewish history and theology without a lot of fuss.

Come here for

  • broad Jewish history, plainly told
  • classroom-friendly overview

Expect

  • history-forward structure
  • reference-friendly pacing

Where it sits

Jewish History70%
Jewish Studies34%

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Publisher categories

  • Jewish History
  • Jewish Theology
Authors
Paul Johnson
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
September 14, 1988
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Jewish History