Jews, God, and History

By: Max I. Dimont

Narrated by: Anna Fields

Vitality floods its pages. Philosophers and kings, warriors and merchants, poets and financiers come alive as the story ranges across time and the globe. From ancient Palestine through Europe and the Orient, to America and modern Israel, Max Dimont shows how the saga of the Jews is interwoven with the history of virtually every nation on earth.

Brilliantly narrated in 1,001 episodes, this newly revised and updated edition tells the story of a people escaping annihilation and cultural death, fighting, falling back, advancing. Infused with an almost miraculous life force, they have survived the death of civilizations and have triumphantly contributed to man's spiritual and intellectual heritage for some four thousand years.

©1994 Ethel Dimont (P)1997 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“Unquestionably the best popular history of the Jews written in the English language.” ( Los Angeles Times)

“Successfully captures the history of the Jewish experience. A useful addition to most collections.” ( Library Journal)

Long but worthwhile

This is an extremely well researched book. The author provides parallel histories, which gives an overview of Jewish history in parallel to the societies Jews found themselves living within. The premise of the book is powerful; the parallel storylines will keep readers engaged, and the final chapters summarizes things well. The middle section is so long that only the interested will stay engaged. If you want to get the big ideas and skip the years of research presented, then read the first 15% and the last 15% and you'll get a good overview of this book.

Foolish godless perspective

the most memorable part was his perspective on history, he dismissed Marx's View and spangler's view. but he failed at the very end to acknowledge divine Providence although he asks if it possibly can explain the Jews

Impressive work

This is an amazing work made of Jewish history that is out of word. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to digs into jewish history.

inspirational historical culture

I enjoyed reading this book. It inspires me to keep believing and searching for peace.

Good book, robotic reading

The reading is kind of robotic lacking intonation or any artistry at all. The book of course is great