We know that the history of Israel is a heavy topic for many people, but if you want to truly learn about the truth of the upbringing of Israel, here are 4 books to meet your curiosity.
Jerusalem: The Biography by Simon Sebag Montefiore
Jerusalem is a well-known and, truthfully, universal city. With its capital composed of two kinds of people and three categories of faith, Jerusalem is not only famous but also historically significant. This book contains an epic, detailed 3,000-year history of the faith, the war, and the community that resides at the city’s gates.
Jerusalem is a well-known and, truthfully, universal city. With its capital composed of two kinds of people and three categories of faith, Jerusalem is not only famous but also historically significant. This book contains an epic, detailed 3,000-year history of the faith, the war, and the community that resides at the city’s gates.
The Story of the Jews Volume One: Finding the Words 1000 BC-1492 AD by Simon Schama
If you are interested in more specific timelines, this is a wonderfully illustrated novel about the culture and history, detailing the Jewish experience, tracing it back three millennia. From the beginning of tribal peoples long ago to the modern day!
If you are interested in more specific timelines, this is a wonderfully illustrated novel about the culture and history, detailing the Jewish experience, tracing it back three millennia. From the beginning of tribal peoples long ago to the modern day!
Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East by Michael B. Oren
The Six-Day War is one of the most important and informational recent events in Israel's history, forming a never-ending crisis that tore through the region. From the Yom Kippur War to the intifada in the country, the novel brings an emotional yet factual take on the modern makings of the Middle East.
Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth by Noa Tishby
This book brings passion and deep intimacy to this small piece of land, yet it remains a hot topic and sparks debate. With all the strong opinions, Noa Tishby questions whether anyone knows the actual facts. She weaves history and personal stories from the beginning of Biblical times to the disputes over the country's division today. She provides critical context while accounting for the country's culture.
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