History of the Jews, Vol. 2 (of 6) by Heinrich Graetz
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"History of the Jews, Vol. 2" by Heinrich Graetz is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume spans from the reign of Hyrcanus (135 B.C.E.) to the completion of the Babylonian Talmud (500 C.E.), examining significant developments in Jewish history during this time. The text likely delves into the political, social, and religious dynamics of the Jewish people, illuminating the complexities of their interactions with surrounding nations and
cultures. The opening of the volume introduces the reign of John Hyrcanus, portraying him as a pivotal figure in Jewish history, characterized by both military successes and internal strife. It recounts his battles against various factions, including the Idumæans and Samaritans, and highlights the tensions between the Pharisees and Sadducees. Despite achieving territorial expansion and a brief period of stability, Hyrcanus faces escalating challenges that set the stage for future conflicts. The text emphasizes the significance of Hyrcanus's rule while also hinting at the impending turmoil that would follow, laying the foundation for the subsequent chapters in the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Graetz, Heinrich, 1817-1891 |
|---|---|
| Title | History of the Jews, Vol. 2 (of 6) |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Jews -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43057 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 857 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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