A recent history of antisemitism in England regretfully observes that English philosemitism is "a past glory." This book may recall England – and not only England – to that past glory and inspire other countries to emulate it.
In preserving one of the activities of Jewish life, Samuel C. Heilman argues, these are the genuine -People of the Book.
The People of the Book: The Story Behind the Old Testament
The history of Judaism has for too long been dominated by the theme of antisemitism, reducing Judaism to the recurrent saga of persecution and the struggle for survival.
In preserving one of the activities of Jewish life, Samuel C. Heilman argues, these are the genuine -People of the Book.