Eyewitness to Jewish History

by Benjamin Blech and Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Book Overview

Come face-to-face with the major figures and events in Jewish history "It's been a long and glorious-and sometimes tragic-4,000-year run for the Jewish people. That magnificent panorama is on display in Eyewitness to Jewish History. This, however, is no ordinary history book. Instead of a historian telling the story, Rabbi Benjamin Blech . . . allows the actors in this long-running play to speak for themselves." -Washington Jewish Week Prepare to...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471462330
• ISBN13: 9780471462330
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A Great book for anyone!

This is a GREAT book. I never thought I would utter those words about a history book, but I just can't help it when it comes to "Eyewitness to Jewish History." I'm not a history buff, and at times, I find history books to be a bit bland. However, I must say that this book was an absolute page-turner; I could not put it down. It's a great book for the advanced who know all the history and a must for everyone else (including those who know nothing). When I first got the book, I did so to learn the history. However, anyone who knows Benjamin Blech and his writings know that he combines masterful, clear lessons with artful, articulate literature. My recommendation: Anything that has Benjamin Blech's name on the cover is a must-read; he is magnificent -- a brilliant teacher who's an even better writer. If you like his writing, you'll love this, and if you have never heard of him, you'll be searching for all his books when you finish reading this one. Oh by the way, it's also an accurate depiction of history that teaches both clearly and marvelously. It's a joy to read, and you will learn something too. This book is an absolute must; it has both my deepest appreciation and my highest recommendation.