This book aims to give students an introduction to the religious and social world of ancient Israel. It consists of two parts. The first explores the major religious offices mentioned in the Old Testament, including prophets, priests, sages and kings. As well as considering what these key people sai[...]

Written by one of Israel's most notable scholars, this volume provides a breathtaking history of Israel from the origins of the Zionist movement in the late 19th century to the present day. Anita Shapira's gripping narrative explores the emergence of Zionism in Europe against the backdrop of relatio[...]

This provocative volume explores the origins of the Jewish doctrine of the resurrection of the dead. Jon D. Levenson argues that, contrary to a very widespread misconception, the ancient rabbis were keenly committed to the belief that at the end of time, God would restore the deserving dead to life.[...]

This comprehensive book provides a well-rounded introduction to Israela definitive account of the nation's past, its often controversial present, and much more.Written by a leading historian of the Middle East, Israel is organized around six major themes: land and people, history, society, politics,[...]

Full-color guide
- Make your trip to Israel unforgettable with illustrated features, 64 maps, and 265 color photos.
Customize your trip with simple planning tools
- Top experiences and attractions
- Helpful regional overviews
- Easy-to-read color maps
Explore Jerusalem, Tel Avi[...]

"Octopus "is a real-life thriller that tells the inside story of an audacious hedge fund fraud and the wild search, by a colorful cast of rogues and schemers, for a "secret market" beneath the financial market we all know.
Sam Israel was a man who seemed to have it all - until the hedge fund he [...]

In this groundbreaking work of historical research, Bruce Hoffman America s leading expert on terrorism brilliantly re-creates the crucial thirty-year period that led to the birth of Israel. Drawing on previously untapped archival resources in London, Washington, D.C., and Jerusalem, "Anonymous Sold[...]

This exegetical study examines the continuities and discontinuities regarding Israel and the church and also provides a look at changes in dispensational thought that have developed over the last twenty years. This is a Lightning Source, Inc. print-on-demand title and can be ordered only from Spring[...]

A minute-by-minute account of the events on October 6, 1973 covers the dual-ended attack on Israel and the counterattack efforts of Operation Nickel Grass, a conflict that marked a significant point in the nuclear tensions between the United States and Russia. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.[...]

Written by one of the world's most highly respected journalists in international television news, "Walking Israel" is a fascinating travelogue and highly personal memoir. Martin Fletcher thought he knew Israel, having spent many years as the NBC Bureau Chief in Tel Aviv. But as he embarked on his qu[...]

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