Who Knew?! - Unusual Stories in Jewish History (Hardcover)

Did you know that the great Jewish sage and physician Maimonides practiced medicine while lying flat on his back? That a famous passage penned by George Washington was actually the work of a rabbi? That a Jewish athlete represented Nazi Germany in its infamous 1936 Olympic Games? That Yasser Arafat was made by the KGB? These and many more such intriguing stories make up Jack Cooper's fascinating collection of historical windows on the life of the Jews. Covering biblical times through to today, these unusual vignettes on the sidelines of history come together to form a story that is anything but a sideline, depicting a resourceful people who have survived and thrived despite the worst history has thrown at them. Whether you read it straight through, or pick out individual stories to read as the mood strikes, you're in for a captivating read!

General

Imprint:	Gefen Publishing House
Country of origin:	Israel
Release date:	May 2010
First published:	September 2010
Authors:	Jack Cooper
Dimensions:	225 x 145 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Paper over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-965-229-476-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Jewish studies Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Promotions
LSN:	965-229-476-4
Barcode:	9789652294760

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