Jews: story of a people
[nb-NO]Title[nb-NO]The Jews: story of a people
[nb-NO]Author[nb-NO]
Call number909.04924/0059
[nb-NO]Object number[nb-NO]06986
[nb-NO]Place of publication[nb-NO]London, England
[nb-NO]Publisher[nb-NO]Cassell
[nb-NO]Year of publication[nb-NO]
1968
[nb-NO]Pagination[nb-NO]338p.,bibliography
[nb-NO]Material[nb-NO]Book
[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
Traces the evolution of a tradition powerful enough to give lasting identity to a scattered, wandering people. Brings to life the men and women who have shaped historyMoses, Hillel, Jesus (and many more.) Explores the customs and philosophies that have endured persecution, emigration, and the Holocaust. Fast also probes the towering achievements of the Jews, illustrating their important role in the origins of Western culture, Christianity and modern Europe.