Unsettled : an anthropology of the Jews / Melvin Konner.
Unsettled : an anthropology of the Jews / Melvin Konner.
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New York : Viking, 2003, c2004.
Date
2003, c2004.
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N909.04924/62
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English
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Physical content
xxiii, 500 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Genesis: How the Jews Were Born in Israel -- 2. Kingdom Come: How the Israelites Became a Nation -- 3. Babylon: How the Kingdom Fell and the Culture Changed -- 4. Roman Ruin: How the Jews Lost Their Land -- 5. Diaspora: How the Jews Dispersed Among Their Enemies -- 6. Crossed Swords: How Christia...
18. Conclusion: A Drop of Red Wine: How the Jews Will Face the Future.
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Publisher
New York : Viking, 2003, c2004.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2003, c2004.
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"In this history, renowned anthropologist Melvin Konner takes all of Western civilization as his canvas and onto it places the Jewish people and faith. Drawing on archaeological findings, census data, religious texts, diaries, poetry, oral histories, and more, Konner shows how the Jews shaped the world around them, taking their place among the writ...
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Unsettled : an anthropology of the Jews / Melvin Konner.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N909.04924/62
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74Vv5OmywVkA
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ISBN
0670032441 (alk. paper)
9780670032440 (alk. paper)
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909.04924
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991017671189702626
