--- product_id: 5765589 title: "A Short History of the Jewish People: From Legendary Times to Modern Statehood" brand: "raymond p. scheindlin" price: "VT12113" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5765589-a-short-history-of-the-jewish-people-from-legendary-times store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # A Short History of the Jewish People: From Legendary Times to Modern Statehood **Brand:** raymond p. scheindlin **Price:** VT12113 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Short History of the Jewish People: From Legendary Times to Modern Statehood by raymond p. scheindlin - **How much does it cost?** VT12113 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/5765589-a-short-history-of-the-jewish-people-from-legendary-times) ## Best For - raymond p. scheindlin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted raymond p. scheindlin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![A Short History of the Jewish People: From Legendary Times to Modern Statehood - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QBOZhjWgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Very Impressive Short History *by E***T on Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2012* Having recently completed a long book on the Holocaust, I wanted to read a short history of the Jewish people. The Holocaust book caused me to desire a more complete understanding of the history of anti-Semitism. In other words, what went on before the Holocaust? Professor Scheindlin's book helped to answer some of my questions.The book starts at the year 1220 B.C.E. and ends in modern times (the copyright on my edition is 1998). I learned a lot from this book. I was fascinated by the Third and Fourth Lateran Councils, and how their injunctions adversely affected the Jews. Professor Scheindlin writes, "The Third Lateran Council, in 1179, was an important milestone, since it revived some long-neglected restrictions on the Jews, some of which were designed to bring about the social separation of Jews and Christians. Jews were prohibited from having Christian servants or employees, Christians were prohibited from living in Jewish neighborhoods, and the testimony of a Christian was to be accepted against that of a Jew. The Fourth Lateran Council, in 1215, took a decisive step further toward the segregation of Jews by creating the hated Jewish badge, which labeled every single Jew as a shameful outcast. It also prohibited Jews from holding public office and from appearing in public on Easter and certain other holy days." The purpose of sharing this quote from the book is twofold. First, I want to show what a good writer Professor Scheindlin is. Second, I want to show some parallels in how the Jews were treated in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and the twentieth century. History can indeed repeat itself.There is much more to the book than the small slice of history quoted above. If you are looking for a concise and well-written history of the Jewish people, I highly recommend this book. I'm sure I will read it again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Secular History Of The Jews- Beautifully Written *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2003* Raymond P. Scheindlin has managed to write, in 263 pages, an accurate, secular and very readable history of the Jewish people. He takes the reader, chronologically, from the period of the first known references to the Israelites outside the Bible, (1220 B.C.E.), an Egyptian inscription commemorating the victory of the pharaoh Marniptah over the wandering tribe, to the declaration of Israeli statehood in 1948, and further still to the present peace negotiations in the Middle East. This sweeping and highly informative work presents the major geographical, cultural and political forces that have determined the course of Jewish history. Scheindlin also discusses the many individuals, secular and religious, who have shaped the mindset and character of the Jewish people.I am taking a course in Jewish history and asked my professor for "an excellent but readable book" on the subject. I told him I wanted to be able to "enjoy the reading process as well as study." He immediately suggested Rabbi Scheindlin's "A Short History of the Jewish People." I must say that if it is possible to call a history book "riveting" and "compelling" and still maintain credibility, I will say it. I could not put the book down! The text is beautifully written and the history itself, as well as the people who made it, are fascinating. The book also serves as an excellent outline of Jewish History and has assisted me in understanding the course's assigned texts. Highly recommended!JANA ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars With easy to read chapters *by N***A on Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018* The book lives up to its name of being a short history of the Jewish People.With easy to read chapters, and well cited sources, OUP doesn't fail at delivering a quality monograph. --- ## 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/5765589-a-short-history-of-the-jewish-people-from-legendary-times](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5765589-a-short-history-of-the-jewish-people-from-legendary-times) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*