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100 1 _aGraetz, Heinrich,
_d1817-1891
245 1 0 _aHistory of the Jews, Vol. 2 (of 6)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-06-29
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"History of the Jews, Vol. 2" by Heinrich Graetz is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume spans from the reign of Hyrcanus (135 B.C.E.) to the completion of the Babylonian Talmud (500 C.E.), examining significant developments in Jewish history during this time. The text likely delves into the political, social, and religious dynamics of the Jewish people, illuminating the complexities of their interactions with surrounding nations and cultures. The opening of the volume introduces the reign of John Hyrcanus, portraying him as a pivotal figure in Jewish history, characterized by both military successes and internal strife. It recounts his battles against various factions, including the Idumæans and Samaritans, and highlights the tensions between the Pharisees and Sadducees. Despite achieving territorial expansion and a brief period of stability, Hyrcanus faces escalating challenges that set the stage for future conflicts. The text emphasizes the significance of Hyrcanus's rule while also hinting at the impending turmoil that would follow, laying the foundation for the subsequent chapters in the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJews -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43057
999 _c83896
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