This book is an accompaniment to the DVD series of the same title. It provides still pictures relating to the same subject matter, and additional explanations of the time periods addressed in the DVDs (which used to be only on VHS tapes). This book covers an amazing time period, from the founding of the Jewish tribes in Southwest Asia, to roughly the 1970s. This book is fair and balanced, but it tells the story of the civilizations in which the Jews have lived, from the perspectives of Jews. Read this and become more familiar with God's chosen people!
It's a fascinating history. I had seen the book before, and all the pictures led me to believe it wasn't a serious book. I couldn't have been more incorrect. What Eban has done is put Jewish history, beginning with the first Jew, Abraham, to the present state of Israel, and placing that Jewish history into the context of the history of the great powers of the world. This history is so well written and so compelling that I cannot put the book down.
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it is a great book
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