--- product_id: 44644751 title: "The Gifts of the Jews (Hinges of History)" brand: "thomas cahill" price: "VT10034" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/44644751-the-gifts-of-the-jews-hinges-of-history store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Gifts of the Jews (Hinges of History) **Brand:** thomas cahill **Price:** VT10034 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Gifts of the Jews (Hinges of History) by thomas cahill - **How much does it cost?** VT10034 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/44644751-the-gifts-of-the-jews-hinges-of-history) ## Best For - thomas cahill enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thomas cahill brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ Biblical Studies Lite: Half the calories, Less filling *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 1998* It is very obvious upon reading that this is the work of a well-informed amateur and not the work of a professional scholar. For a much more respectable and intellectually stimulating take on the Western migration from pantheism to monotheism, read Karen Armstrong's "History of God". Unlike Armstrong, Cahill resorts to glittering generalities and obtuse simplicities. There is also a disturbing lack of footnotes in most sections. Furthermore, the central hypothesis of "Gift of the Jews", that the Jews invented individuality and historic time, is too over-arching to be taken at face value. What makes this worse is that Cahill's analysis of other, non-Western, cultures is incredibly cursory. Cahill sets up an underfed strawman in the form of the "cyclical worldview", only to lamely knock it down with the Western-centric feather of processivism. Finally, too much of "Gift of the Jews" is dedicated to a paraphrasing of the events of the Torah; there is very little analysis interspersed between the "Movie of the Week" plot summaries. This book feels rushed and half-done, as if the author were behind on a deadline and needed to put in lots of filler material. On the bright side, it is easy to read, simplistic, and approachable. It is also very sensitive to those of Faith. As such, I can really only recommend this work to those who have never read a tome of religious study before and need something that is inoffensive, easy to swallow, mildly informative, and full of lots spiritual good feelings. For a meatier, more challenging, and, ultimately, more satisfying read, see Armstrong's "History of God". ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ love for God and love for others does not come ... *by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2015* We do owe so much to the Hebrew people who gave us the 10 Commandments and as a result changed the way we think! Compassion, altruisms, love for God and love for others does not come naturally. This Old Testament people have been faithful to the Word of God and they, as a people, have contributed so much to the world; not only in our view of the world but they have produced doctors, lawyers, scientists-- and the whole world continues to benefit from them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Importantance of Jewish contributions. *by C***S on Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021* Eye opening and enjoyable. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/44644751-the-gifts-of-the-jews-hinges-of-history](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/44644751-the-gifts-of-the-jews-hinges-of-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*