Introduction to Jewish History - Recommended Reading List

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Introduction to Jewish History
Recommended Reading Lists

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jewish History and Culture, 2nd Edition, by Rabbi Benjamin Blech.
This book provides a lively and unforgettable introduction to Jewish history and culture, starting with Adam and continuing through to the modern age.
Echoes Of Glory, by Rabbi Berel Wein.
The story of the Jews in the classical era 350 BCE-750 CE.
Encyclopedia of the Jewish Diaspora, edited by M. Avrum Ehrlich.
This three-volume encyclopedia examines the origins, experiences, and culture of the Jewish Diaspora from its earliest manifestation through to the modern day. A region by region analysis of Jewish communities throughout the world, both historic and contemporary, are covered in detail.
Eyewitness to Jewish History, by Rabbi Benjamin Blech
A concise history of the Jewish people from Biblical times to the modern day, told through the first hand accounts of the people who lived through the events chronicled.
Faith & Fate, by Rabbi Berel Wein.
The story of the Jewish people in the twentieth century.
Herald Of Destiny, by Rabbi Berel Wein.
The story of the Jews in the medieval era 750-1650.
History of Jewish People: Volume 1 - 2nd Temple Era, by Rabbi Hersh Goldwurm.
History of Jewish People: Volume 2 - From Yavneh To Pumpedisa, by Rabbi Hersh Goldwurm.
A History of the Jews in the Modern World, By Howard M. Sachar.
A general, comprehensive reference guide on Jewish history from the late 1700's through 2004.
The Jewish Experience: 2,000 Years, by Rabbi Nachman Zakon.
A Collection of Significant Events.
The Jewish World In The Modern Age, by Jon Bloomberg.
Jews in the Early Modern World, by Dean Phillip Bell.
A detailed and readable overview of Jewish history in the early modern world.
The Jews of the United States, 1654 to 2000, by Hasia R. Diner.
Offers a general survey of Jewish life in America, covering both historical, religious, and social milestones.
The Making of Western Jewry, 1600 - 1819, by Lionel Kochan.
Offers a general survey of Jewish history during this pivotal and turbulent time, with a special emphasis on the role of the kehillot (Jewish communal goverments) in various communities.
Triumph Of Survival, by Rabbi Berel Wein.
The Story of the Jews in the Modern Era 1650-1995.
Understanding Jewish History: Texts and Commentaries, by Steven Bayme.

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