History Jewish People Vol. 1

Winner of the 2007 Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Educational Publishing
awarded by The Association of Educational Publishers.

Finally, a Jewish history book through which students can view their own lives and think about their futures.The History of the Jewish People was 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 1880’s. 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.
History comes 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.

CONTENTS:

The Early Israelites
The Age of Hellenism
Roman Domination of Judea
Rabbinic Judaism
Judaism and Christianity
Babylonia
Sepharad and Ashkenaz
Medieval Europe
The Sephardic Diaspora
The Polish Kehillah and German Enlightenment
Revolution and Emancipation
Judaism and the Modern World
The Rise of Antisemitism
U.S. Jewry, 1820-1890

ABOUT THE SERIES:
This is the first book in a two-volume series. Volume 2 covers from the birth of Zionism to the present time.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Each chapter includes these special features:

The Big Picture: Presents an overview and sets the stage for the chapter theme and content

Investigate: Poses questions for students to explore as they read

Key Vocabulary: Highlights core words and phrases that are critical to understanding the chapter

Map: Helps students place the historic period in geographic context

Famous Figures: Spotlights a famous person from the historic period

Then and Now: Encourages students to reflect on what they have learned and compare and contrast the chapter’s historical period with our own time

A Glossary and detailed Index are available at the back of the book.