History of the Jews, Vol. 3 (of 6)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Graetz, Heinrich, 1817-1891

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"History of the Jews, Vol. 3 (of 6)" by Heinrich Graetz is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the history and experiences of Jewish communities from the time of the Jewish revolt against the Zendik in 511 CE to the capture of St. Jean d'Acre by the Mahometans in 1291 CE. It delves into the political, social, and religious developments affecting the Jewish people during this turbulent period, highlighting significant events, figures, and transformations within Jewish society. At the start of this volume, the narrative sets the scene with the decay of Judæa and the Jewish experience during the early centuries CE, including the aftermath of persecution under rulers such as Kobad. It details the rise of influential leaders like Mar-Zutra II, who organized resistance against persecution while also discussing the broader historical context of Jewish life under Persian and Byzantine rule. The text also addresses the challenges faced by Jews in maintaining their cultural identity amidst widespread religious conflict, culminating in the attempts of various emperors to impose restrictions on their worship and social practices. This opening portion establishes a foundation for understanding the complex interplay of Jewish history with the surrounding political dynamics throughout this critical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-07-28