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This in-depth history of the Jewish faith explores howJews have lived under Christianity and Islamic rule, survived centuries of anti-Semitism, life in the Diaspora, the Holocaust and the revival of Judaism today. In the19th century, mass migration to America coincided withthe rise of Zionism. Today, most Jews live in Israel andthe USA, yet France and Britain maintain vibrant Jewishpopulations, and Germany, once the birthplace of Nazism, is Europe's fastest-growing community.With over 250illustrations, this is a fascinating history of one of theworld's most influential religions, forming a perfect studyaid for anyone with an interest in the story of the Jews.- A rich visual account of one of the world's greatreligions, following Judaism through centuries ofpersecution to the establishment of a global civilization- Special focus on Jewish culture and society in recent times, including
This in-depth history of the Jewish faith explores howJews have lived under Christianity and Islamic rule, survived centuries of anti-Semitism, life in the Diaspora, the Holocaust and the revival of Judaism today. In the19th century, mass migration to America coincided withthe rise of Zionism
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