The Jewish 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Jews of All Time
- ISBN-10
- 0806514922
- ISBN-13
- 9780806514925
- Pages
- 387
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1994
- Publisher
- Carol Publishing Group
- Author
- Michael Shapiro
Description
Offers profiles, ranging from Biblical times to the modern era, of the most influential Jewish men and women of all time, in religion, music, science, diplomacy, literature, philosophy, sports, and many other fields.
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