History of the Jewish People Vol. 1: Ancient Israel to 1880s America: A Story of Tradition and Change

Presents Jewish history from our earliest ancestors in the Land of Israel to our dispersion in the Diaspora through the Jewish experience in America in the 1880s. Finally, a Jewish history book through which students can view their own lives and think about their futures! Developed and written by two esteemed scholars, Jonathan D. Sarna and Jonathan B. Krasner, this dynamic text (for grades 5-7) is a rich presentation of Jewish history from our earliest ancestors in the Land of Israel to our dispersion in the Diaspora through the Jewish experience in America in the 1880s. Each chapter helps students consider how their lives compare with the lives of our ancestors, how each generation adapts Judaism to its time and place, and how the decisions of previous generations influence our own lives and decisions. The History of the Jewish People, Volume 1 brings these times alive through a dynamic array of famous personalities, diverse source material, clear and concise charts, engaging activities, thought-provoking questions, and exciting graphics, including 16 maps and more than 115 full-color historical and contemporary images. Pair with The History of the Jewish People, Volume 2 to follow Jewish history to our time.
ASIN: 0874411904
VSKU: BVV.0874411904.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Jonathan B. Krasner|Jonathan D. Sarna
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.