A Provocative People: A Secular History of the Jews

This book is well written and provides insight into the origin of families, clans, tribes, and cultures in the near and middle east in the ancient world based on archeology and research. It goes further to describe how events of the past (beliefs, wars, and cultural relationships) impact our global community today.

A good try in an area that yet needs to be written. History requires a Historian

Chalom finishes and refines what Wine began. Provides a comprehensive history of the travel of the Jewish people over a 4,000 year span of time. A must read for anyone interested in a history of the Jewish people.

It's a secular history of the Jews. How the author knows so much is astonishing.

Excellent review of historical events and movements that led to the formation of the Jewish People.

This book reviews the socioeconomic and cultural conditions of the ancient Middle East, where the Jewish communities were established. It separates myths from real events and provides information regarding the events that have been mentioned differently in religious books. A fascinating book.

There's an old saying that if you have 3 Jews in a room they will make 4 arguments for their points of view. This is yet another great argument.Everyday's a learning day. Keep an open mind and you just may be surprised.

I haven't finished reading it but so far I find this book thoroughly interesting. It is a book that anyone would find very worthwhile, Jewish or not. So many wonderful historical incites.