The Gifts Of The Jews

Author: Thomas Cahill

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Price : 47.00 NZD
ISBN : 9780385482493
Publisher : Random House of Canada
Imprint : Random House of Canada
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Weight (g) : 0.272
Publication date : 01 September 1999
Dimensions : 210mm X 133mm X 26mm
Produced in : United States
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Author : Thomas Cahill
Series : The\Hinges of History Ser.
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Language : English
Dewey classification : 181.06
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Pages : 291
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Description

Presents a survey of the Jewish contributions to Western civilization, in a work exploring a pivotal period in human history.

Reviews

"Persuasive as well as entertaining...Mr. Cahill's book [is] a gift."--Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, "The New York Times"
"An outstanding and very readable book...highly recommended."--"Library Journal"
"A very good read, a dramatically effective, often compelling retelling of the Hebrew Bible."--Charles Gold, "Chicago Sun Times"
"This is a valuable book, of interest to everyone, religious or not."
--"Washington Times"
"A highly readable, entrancing journey."
--"San Francisco Chronicle"

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