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A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People: From the Time of the Patriarchs to the Present
enlarge	Author: Eli Barnavi Publisher: Schocken Category: Book List Price: ~~$45.00~~ Buy New: $29.63 You Save: $15.37 (34%) New (23) from $29.63 Avg. Customer Rating: 17 reviews Sales Rank: 74084 Media: Hardcover Edition: Rev Sub Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 336 Shipping Weight (lbs): 4 Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 9.1 x 1.2 ISBN: 0805242260 Dewey Decimal Number: 909.04924 EAN: 9780805242263 ASIN: 0805242260 Publication Date: October 14, 2003 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping: Expedited shipping available Shipping: International shipping available Condition: Brand new Book, ALL days Low Price !

Editorial Reviews: Amazon.com Review A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People, edited by Eli Barnavi, is one of those rare books that can literally make a reader gasp with delight and horror. It may even be the best one-volume history of Judaism in print. Beginning with "The Migrations of the Patriarchs," and continuing to the present day, the book's chapters include historical maps, timelines, illustrations and photographs, and narrative essays by leading historians (such as Moshe Idel) that help readers not only understand but visualize the movements of the Jewish people. The editors have chosen not to structure the story as leading inexorably to the Holocaust and the rise of Israel, although both events are covered in some detail. Instead, they have depicted the rich variety of lives established by the Diaspora in such far-flung places as China and England, and have been equally attentive to the joys and triumphs of Jews, both in everyday life and in national cultures, as to the considerable tragedies Jews have endured. The text of this book is smart and readable, but the real joy of the atlas is its illustrations, many of which are rarely seen, such as 20th-century artist Abel Pann's depiction of the creation of Adam, "He breathed into his nostrils the breath of life." It's the kind of image that reminds you that life really is a gift, and makes you savor it. --Michael Joseph Gross Product Description The history of the Jews spans more than two millenia and encompasses most parts of the globe--an extraordinary saga which is set forth pictorially in this comprehensive, and richly illustrated and designed volume. With hundreds of brilliantly detailed maps, photographs, and drawings, and chronologies and commentaries by leading experts, A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People is both an authoritative reference work and a sumptuous gift volume.

Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews... This is the book December 18, 2008 If you read only one book about jewish history, this should be the one! It blew me away. It makes sense of it all. What a journey. Very detailed with lots of illustrations September 14, 2008 I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is very detailed and contains many illustrations. It fascinates me to sit back and think about all the people and details of Jewish history that have played out over many thousands of years. Great March 24, 2008 When given as a gift, this product was really loved- so much that we bought another one for ourselves. This atlas succeeds beautifully August 24, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful Few of the world's peoples can boast of a history as long and as varied as that of the Jews, or one encompassing such a range of achievements and tragedy. It spans more than three millennia and has touched most parts of the globe. This text sets forth this history graphically-in nearly a thousand detailed and accurate maps, brilliantly reproduced drawings, photographs, and paintings; plus chronologies and commentaries by dozens of leading experts. The result is a triumph of the bookmaking art-a comprehensive and dependable reference work. Beyond the strictly historical, the Atlas also deals with many fascinating and important aspects of jewish culture-languages, literature, art, and music. a great bar mitzvah gift November 10, 2006 great information, nicely displayed. i wish i got one for my bar-mitzvah!