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The great library at the ancient city of Nineveh, located on the east bank of the Tigris River at the present-day city of Mosul, Iraq, was only discovered in the nineteenth century-and its cuneiform books only deciphered much later. But when they were, they provided a detailed insight into not only the day-to-day life of the ancient Assyrian civilization, but also its thoughts, laws, social structure, and relationship with the outside world. The discovery of this treasure trove-and its translation by the author-provides an unparalleled wealth of information about the ancient world. More than 20,000 tablets or fragments of tablets detail the ancient lore of Mesopotamia, and include Assyrian history, religion, art, literature, science, manners and customs, trade and government.This edition contains an appendix consisting of translations from Assyrian texts relating to the history of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, and a comprehensive index.Cover image: A relief of Ashurbanipal from the North Palace of Nineveh.

Jesus Christus ist vermutlich die bekannteste Figur im Abendland. Er wird als Gründer der christlichen Religion angesehen und gilt in fast allen christlichen Gemeinschaften als der Erlöser der Menschheit. In der katholischen Kirche gilt die Lehre der Erbsünde, deren Folgen die Hölle - ein Ort des ewigen Schreckens - ist. "Heil" ist also dringend geboten. Und dieses Heil liegt nur innerhalb der (katholischen) Kirche. "Kein Heil außerhalb der Kirche" lautet immer noch der Leitspruch dieser Kirche, auch wenn die meisten Pastoren heute hier eine weitaus liberalere Sicht haben. Getauft sein muss man aber auf jeden Fall, um das Opfer des "Sohnes Gottes", der sein Leben für die "Sünder" gab, erhalten zu können.Doch die Evangelien kennen nur einen "Jesus von Nazareth", einen historischen Jesus - nicht das von Paulus erschaffende "erhöhte" Konstrukt, von dem in christlichen Kirchen gerne die Rede ist. Entgegen der Behauptungen beispielsweise der katholischen Kirche und der Bibelfundamentalisten sind die Evangelien widersprüchlich - und man kann zu völlig verschiedenen Ergebnissen kommen. Und viele Forscher, Theologen und Autoren kamen tatsächlich zu vollkommen anderen und von Paulus abweichenden Ansichten und präsentieren den aus ihrer eigenen Forschungsarbeit sich ergebenden "anderen Jesus". Diese "anderen Jesusse" werden Sie in diesem Buch kennenlernen.

Die bislang unerzählte Geschichte von Anne Franks weltberühmtem Tagebuch schließt eine Leerstelle in der Erzählung über Anne FrankAnne Frank träumte davon, eines Tages eine berühmte Schriftstellerin zu werden. Ihr Vater Otto Frank, der den Krieg als einziges Familienmitglied überlebte, wollte seiner Tochter diesen Wunsch erfüllen und machte die Verbreitung von Annes Tagebuch zu seinem Lebensinhalt. 1947 erschien 'Het Achterhuis' in den Niederlanden, 1950 wurde die erste deutsche Ausgabe veröffentlicht. Heute zählt das Tagebuch zu den meistgelesenen Büchern der Welt; die Wirkung, die es seit der Nachkriegszeit entfaltet, ist unvergleichlich und ungebrochen. Doch die Geschichte seines Erfolgs ist geprägt von Hindernissen und Rückschlägen - und weitgehend unbekannt. Kenntnisreich entschlüsselt Thomas Sparr, wie es entstanden ist, wie es verbreitet wurde, wie es auf der ganzen Welt rezipiert wird und warum es uns bis heute nicht loslässt.

Examines the struggle of Jewish women to join defense and military activities during the decades leading up to the Israeli War of Independence.The Jewish women's revolution was one of the quietest and most angst-stricken of the revolutionary processes experienced by Zionism and the Yishuv (the Jewish community pre-1948) in Palestine during the first half of the twentieth century but at the same time one of the most profound and lasting among them. Jewish Women and the Defense of Palestine addresses women's struggle to join defense and military activities during the period between the establishment of the Hashomer organization in 1909 and the outbreak of the War of Independence in late 1947. It describes the battles women fought as they sought to challenge the male assumption that members of the "weaker sex" should not be integrated into defense activities. Moreover, the book analyzes the explicit and self-conscious aspiration of women, especially in the Labor settlement movement, to actively participate in defending and guarding their settlements as part of their broader view of women having an equal right to share the burden of building the Jewish national home in Palestine.

Inspired by the June 2020 demonstrations and riots in America and in other parts of the world, which were triggered by the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, this volume compares the upheaval of the Arab minority in Israel and its claims of "racism" and "discrimination" with the plight of the African Americans in the U.S.The history of Black Power and the Nation of Islam militant activism in America claims that the present conflict between Blacks and whites, which has existed for four centuries, cannot be quelled by human rights demonstrations (peaceful and violent), or legislative measures.Since the 1930s, leaders of Black Power have floated the idea of Black territoriality and sovereignty, self-rule, and independence from white rule as the only way to restore Black dignity and self-confidence.It has been suggested, following the failure of all other solutions after the end of the Civil War, to assign Blacks a section of American soil where they can constitute the largest Black population, and be allowed, with federal assistance and funding, to move freely into and out of this chosen territory, until a Black majority state within the Union affords them the opportunity to practice self-rule.(About the Author)Raphael Israeli has taught Islamic, Chinese, and Middle Eastern history at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. A graduate of Hebrew University in history and Arabic literature, he earned a Ph.D. in Chinese and Islamic history from the University of California, Berkeley. Now retired, he has been a Fellow of the Harry Truman Research Institute at Hebrew University and the Jerusalem Center since the 1970s, and is the author of over 60 research books, a dozen edited books, and 100 scholarly articles about Islam.

Kenties jokainen, jota on kiinnostanut lukea esim. Assyrian, Babylonian ja Egyptin historiaa, on jossakin vai-heessa huomannut mainintoja tuona kaukaisena aikana havaituista auringonpimennyksistä.Pienellä silmäyksellä noiden kansojen kronologioihin voi-daan havaita, etteivät havaitut auringonpimennykset ole löydettävissä mainituilta kuninkaiden hallitusvuosilta.Kirjoittaja on havainnut tässä tieteellisen tyhjiön ja hän on katsonut siinä olevan sopivan tilaisuuden ryhtyä tarkenta-maan vuosina 1550-530 eaa. hallinneiden lähi-idän kanso-jen kronologioita havaittuihin pimennyksiin sopiviksi.Niimpä tämä tutkielma herättää aiheellisia kysymyksiä: tapahtuiko Ashur-Dan III:n 9. vuotena havaittu auringonpi-mennys vuonna 800 eaa. vaiko vuonna 809 eaa? Vai olisiko se voinut tapahtua vuonna 791 eaa.Tässä tutkielmassa tulee esille uutena ominaisuutena egyptiläisen tähtitieteilijän Aymen M. Ibrahemin tekemien uusien tutkimusten soveltaminen ensimmäistä kertaa käy-täntöön kansojen historiaan. Tämän uuden tutkielman voidaankin havaita olevan hyvin poikkeuksellinen, sillä tämä on koko maailman mittakaavas-sa ensimmäinen laaja tukielma siitä, miten kronologia on ajoitettavissa auringonpimennysten avulla.Tämä kirja sisältää 74 kuvaa ja kymmeniä taulukoita ja tekstiruutuja.

K nachalu nowogo weka Izrail' podoshel äkonomicheski krepkim, politicheski stabil'nym, hot' i swoeobraznym, i s nereshennoj dawnej problemoj otnoshenij s palestinskimi arabami. I chego zhdat' ot weka XXI, esli wojny s sosedqmi zakonchilis' i nowye grazhdane uzhe obzhilis'? Odnako, istoriq Izrailq w nashem weke okazalas' liho zakruchennym detektiwom, a wes' Blizhnij Vostok okazalsq sploshnym burlqschim wodoworotom w kotorom Izrailü udawalos' derzhat'sq na plawu tol'ko titanicheskimi usiliqmi wseh, kto nalegal na shturwal. Jeta kniga qwlqetsq prodolzheniem 'Istorii gosudarstwa Izrail'', kotoraq wyderzhala tri izdaniq w 2002, 2005 i 2009 godah (Gercliq: Izdatel'stwo 'Isradon'). Kak i wo wremq napisaniq predyduschej knigi, ni odna politicheskaq partiq ili dwizhenie ne sponsirowala ätu rabotu i ne okazywala wliqniq na ee soderzhanie.

Essays from a prolific career that challenge and overturn traditional narratives of southern Jewish history.<BR>  <BR> Mark K. Bauman, one of the foremost scholars of southern Jewish history working today, has spent much of his career, as he puts it, ""rewriting southern Jewish history"" in ways that its earliest historians could not have envisioned or anticipated, and doing so by specifically targeting themes and trends that might not have been readily apparent to those scholars. A New Vision of Southern Jewish History: Studies in Institution Building, Leadership, Interaction, and Mobility features essays collected from over a thirty-year career, including a never-before-published article.<BR>  <BR> The prevailing narrative in southern Jewish history tends to emphasize the role of immigrant Jews as merchants in small southern towns and their subsequent struggles and successes in making a place for themselves in the fabric of those communities. Bauman offers assessments that go far beyond these simplified frameworks and draws upon varieties of subject matter, time periods, locations, tools, and perspectives over four decades of writing and scholarship.<BR>  <BR>A New Vision of Southern Jewish History contains Bauman's studies of Jewish urbanization, acculturation and migration, intra- and inter-group relations, economics and business, government, civic affairs, transnational diplomacy, social services, and gender—all complicating traditional notions of southern Jewish identity. Drawing on role theory as informed by sociology, psychology, demographics, and the nature and dynamics of leadership, Bauman traverses a broad swath—often urban—of the southern landscape, from Savannah, Charleston, and Baltimore through Atlanta, New Orleans, Galveston, and beyond the country to Europe and Israel.<BR>  <BR> Bauman's retrospective volume gives readers the opportunity to review a lifetime of work in a single publication as well as peruse newly penned introductions to his essays. The book also features an ""Additional Readings"" section designed to update the historiography in the essays and provide suggestions for further reading.

Coins of a Lost Civilization by Stephen Volk. Discovered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 2018, 20 Exclusive pages of color photos indicate the Ten Tribes of Israel passed along the Bering Strait, through Alaska and Yukon and Alberta into what is now America, creating or leaving these stone precursors to coins along the way: Shofars, menorahs, torches, even now-extinct amphibian animals, in the time of their naming Mount Elias along their journey...

The celebration of the centenary of the Indian National Congress prompted a scholarly re-examination of that organization in the midst of an active international discussion about the nature of Indian society in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Any group of historians who come together to give fresh consideration to the Congress - its organization, leadership, ideology and support - also join in the wider debate going on in Indian history. This volume, first published in 1991, reflects such an engagement with the full range of contemporary discussion, representing not just scholarship in five different countries but also quite distinct historiographical traditions. It surveys the origins and development of the Congress from its inception to its development up to Independence.

This study examines the triangular relationship between Israel’s diplomatic corps, the pro-Israel lobby, and various US administrations. Based on a wealth of primary source material, the author analyzes how Israel successfully established a unique relationship with the United States and created a channel of political, economic, and military aid.

Follow the factual history of Israel from Abraham to today in this very concise, easy-to-follow, short summary that doesn't skip any time periods. Even if you know Israel's Biblical history, you may not know what happened to The Land during the first few centuries A.D. and during Medieval times. Pauline skillfully gives us the big historical picture which reveals how we got to today's Palestinian struggle. Inform yourself through Pauline's non-political, non-emotionally-charged, resource-based approach to this historical and spiritual account that is very pertinent and vital to today's current events.ISRAEL AND THE NATIONS explores God's promises, purposes, and plans for Israel, concisely covering the Biblical and historical record of the Jewish relationship to God and The Land-from Abraham to today-along with some spiritual insights. ENDORSEMENTS:In a time where claims and counter-claims about Israel/Palestine have become narratives set adrift from fact, this work of Pauline Shone's is a refreshing change. Usually we are confronted, from both sides of this wrenching dispute, with fragmentary data and strident claims. Elegantly concise and workmanlike, Israel and the Nations tells the essentials of the entire Biblical/historical record. It is a dispassionate retelling of the Jewish people's relationship to The Land. For the person first coming to the topic it is a fine introduction to the long, historical sweep of this issue. For those familiar with the issues, it is an excellent reminder of the consistent Biblical and spiritual roots of the Jewish people's place in The Land.The Rev. Cn. Daryl Fenton, Executive Director, CMJ USA I warmly recommend this book to those seeking to learn about the history of the Jewish people, and God's plans and purposes for them. It is a useful educational and inspirational resource, well written, informative and concise.Sharon Sanders, Co-Founder and Director of the Ministry of Teaching, Christian Friends of Israel, Jerusalem Pauline Shone in this new book has done us all a great service by setting out the "big picture" of God's redemptive work. This book develops insights from her previous book - "Lamb of God" in which she outlined key Biblical Messianic prophecies.In this new book, Pauline carefully examines the Biblical promises rooted in the patriarchs and the prophets. As the book unfolds the reader will see the historical and theological outworking of key Biblical themes such as election, deliverance, and restoration.I am sure this book will be a good starting point for Bible students and teachers as they explore the promises and purposes of God, alongside the spiritual dynamics of good and evil. I am also sure many will find the concise and careful structure set out in sixteen brief chapters helpful and inspiring.I warmly recommend this book for personal reflection and group study.Rev Alex Jacob M.A, M. Phil, CEO, The Church's Ministry among Jewish People (CMJ)

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The relations between the two states and societies have been rather complex during both the previous half-century and beyond. Embedded in changing political landscapes, the ramifications reach back to the early 19th century. Yet the uniqueness of the relationship network only shows in light of the wholesale murder of Jews in Europe, the creation of the State of Israel, the discussions surrounding the initiation of diplomatic relations and their arrangement until the present day. The development and intensity of the relations with regard to civil society and politics are quite astonishing when considering the beginnings. Approaches, changes and the in part greatly-varying perceptions of the other side can be observed over the course of 50 years of history, and these give rise to questions concerning the current state of the relationship and its future design.

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Study and Resource EditionThe traditional site of Nazareth has no archaeological evidence of a city at the time of Jesus. However the Gospel accounts require a city? How can this be explained?• Archaeological and historical evidence is presented to solve this mystery• Extensively illustrated with maps, artwork and photographs.• Demonstrating the spiritual and topographic logic involved with many Bible sites.INCLUDES ANSWERS TO KEY QUESTIONS• Where was Jesus incarnated and what is the evidence?• Where was the Nazareth city synagogue located?• Where did Jesus declare the Gospel of Liberty?• How does Nazareth city unlock other key sites in the Galilee?• Where did Jesus turn water into wine?• At what location did Jesus meet Moses and Elijah and show his radiant glory?About the Author:TREVOR HARRISWas born in Australia in 1946.Trevor is qualified with an Honours Degree in architecture and a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning. He has practised in these disciples in Government and private Practice for 44 years.His research interests include a passion for the architecture, history, geography and archaeology of Middle East sites.

In eleven dramatic years, Anwar Sadat changed history-not just that of Egypt, or of the Middle East, but of the entire world. As the architect of the 1973 war against Israel, he gained the support of other Arab nations and inspired the oil embargo that transformed the global economy. Following the war, however, he forever ended Arab aspirations of unity by making peace with Israel. Early in his presidency, Sadat jettisoned Egypt’s alliance with the Soviet Union and turned to the United States, thereby giving the West a crucial Cold War victory. Sadat’s historic tenure still resonates in the twenty-first century as the Islamic activists-whom he originally encouraged but who opposed his conciliatory policy toward Israel and ultimately played a role in his assassination-continue to foster activism, including the Muslim Brotherhood, today.Thomas W. Lippman was stationed in the Middle East as a journalist during Sadat’s presidency and lived in Egypt in the aftermath of the October War. He knew Sadat personally, but only now, after the passage of time and the long-delayed release of the U.S. State Department’s diplomatic files, can Lippman assess the full consequences of Sadat’s presidency. Hero of the Crossing provides an eye-opening account of the profound reverberations of one leader’s political, cultural, and economic maneuverings and legacy.

Genghis Khan is one of history's immortals: a leader of genius, driven by an inspiring vision for peaceful world rule. Believing he was divinely protected, Genghis united warring clans to create a nation and then an empire that ran across much of Asia.<BR><BR>Under his grandson, Kublai Khan, the vision evolved into a more complex religious ideology, justifying further expansion. Kublai doubled the empire's size until, in the late 13th century, he and the rest of Genghis's 'Golden Family' controlled one fifth of the inhabited world. Along the way, he conquered all China, gave the nation the borders it has today, and then, finally, discovered the limits to growth.<BR><BR>Genghis's dream of world rule turned out to be a fantasy. And yet, in terms of the sheer scale of the conquests, never has a vision and the character of one man had such an effect on the world.<BR><BR>Charting the evolution of this vision, John Man provides a unique account of the Mongol Empire, from young Genghis to old Kublai, from a rejected teenager to the world's most powerful emperor.