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Josephus on the Jewish War—An Eyewitness Account in Modern English The Jewish War (Books 1–7) is Josephus’ gripping narrative of the revolt against Rome that reshaped Jewish history in the first century CE. Written by a participant and survivor, it offers a vivid, sometimes harrowing, account of events that culminated in the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple in 70 CE. Recounts the background to the revolt under Roman rule. Gives firsthand detail of battles, sieges, and political intrigue. Describes the fall of Jerusalem and the devastation of Judea. Offers unique perspective ...

In this captivating memoir, journalist Karen A. Frenkel unravels her parents’ and sole surviving grandparent’s secret, riveting stories of survival during World War II. How do you shatter the silence that muffles family stories when those who knew what happened are gone? In Family Treasures Lost and Found, journalist and daughter of Holocaust survivors, Karen A. Frenkel, investigates her parents’ unspoken WWII stories. Listeners accompany Frenkel on her quest and discovery of how her resourceful parents survived on the run from the Nazis.

Four years after their departure for the east, the armies of Rome are bloodied and exhausted. Their victories against the Parthian Empire came at great cost. As Emperor Trajan stood upon the shores of the Persian Gulf, insurrections erupted amongst the Jewish populations of Cyrenaica, Egypt, Cyprus, and Syria. These were inflamed by uprisings across the newly conquered regions of Mesopotamia. Though Trajan defeated Parthia’s armies in the field, the campaign ended with a humiliating failed siege at Hatra. Disease wreaked havoc upon the imperial army, including the emperor himself.

Life-Study of Genesis presents the book of Genesis in a completely new light. Strictly speaking, Genesis is neither a book of creation nor a book of biographies. It is a book of life. God uses the record of creation to show the matter of life. God uses the biographies of eight persons to show how he needs a life to fulfill his purpose.

Long before their country officially joined the war, American aid workers were active in rescue efforts across Europe. Two such Americans were Martha and Waitstill Sharp, who were originally sent to Prague as part of a relief effort but turned immediately to helping Jews and dissidents after the 1939 invasion by Germany. They were not the only ones. Renowned historian Debórah Dwork follows the story of rescue workers in five major cities as the refugee crisis expanded to Vilna, Shanghai, Marseille, and Lisbon. Followed by Nazi agents, spiriting people across borders, they learned secrecy.

Kvell puts a magnifying glass on one of the most positive ways to bolster people. Kvell creates joy and growth through simple acts of appreciation, praise, and encouragement. Kvell celebrates an important Yiddish word that was never assimilated into the English language. But it’s a word we should all know. Traditionally, kvell reinforces and celebrates young people inside a Jewish family, through pride and praise. Barbara Edelston Peterson grew up in a family where kvelling was the norm, which led to self-confident and successful children.

Israel Meir Lau, one of the youngest survivors of Buchenwald, was just eight years old when the camp was liberated in 1945. Descended from a 1,000-year unbroken chain of rabbis, he grew up to become Chief Rabbi of Israel--and like many of the great rabbis, Lau is a master storyteller. Out of the Depths is his harrowing, miraculous, and inspiring account of life in one of the Nazis' deadliest concentration camps, and how he managed to survive against all possible odds.

Performed by Anna Cordell and Dov Forman featuring a foreword written and read by Charles HRH The Prince of Wales and dedication written and read by Lily Ebert. “Utterly compelling, heartbreaking, truthful and yet redemptive . . . a testimony of irrepressible spirit and an unforgettable family...

Despite her conversion from Orthodox Judaism to Christianity, Lauren Winner finds that her life is still shaped by the spiritual essences of Judaism–rich traditions and religious practices that she can't leave behind.

IN VOLUME 1: THE OLD TESTAMENT, YOU WILL LEARN: Multiple ways that Jesus made personal appearances on earth (called “Christophanies”) prior to His birth through the virgin Mary. What really happened in the Garden of Eden and what that means for humanity of all ages. How Christ’s fulfillment of the Passover feast renders a false claim of His identity a mathematical absurdity. The many links between Mt. Sinai, the Day of Pentecost, and the Ascension from astounding (but largely hidden) revelations in the original Hebrew and Greek.

Esau is one of the most Enigmatic characters in the Bible. His birth alone is strange to say the least. "He came out red, covered in hair from head to toe like a hairy cloak." What if I told you there is much more to this guy's story, but has been lost to us throughout the ages. That his story is scattered in pieces throughout other ancient "extra biblical" books. This is a story of what we would call today a Bigfoot. This story goes back to the garden of Eden, a serpent, supernatural garments, and a birthright.

Una nueva traducción moderna del historiador judío más importante del siglo I La historia del pueblo de Israel contada con fidelidad, claridad y rigor histórico. Traducción directa del texto griego, fiel y moderna. Incluye los Libros 1–11 de Antigüedades de los judíos. Presenta la historia desde la creación del mundo hasta el exilio babilónico. Conserva el tono narrativo y el contexto histórico de Josefo. Ideal para lectores, investigadores y traductores bíblicos. Flavio Josefo, testigo del judaísmo del Segundo Templo y de los orígenes del cristianismo, escribió sus ...

Let's Get Biblical Audio Series with Rabbi Tovia Singer Listen Online or Download this Fascinating 24 part Audio Series for Free Listen to Rabbi Tovia Singer's Complete 24-part Let's Get Biblical! Rabbi Tovia Singer takes his audience on an extraordinary, eye-opening journey through the Bible, illuminating the fundamental reasons why Judaism does not accept the Christian messiah.

Harold Kushner, a Rabbi, was inspired to write this book when faced with his child's fatal illness. He was left asking "why me?" and none of the traditional answers offered much comfort. Here he provides a practical and compassionate answer to this oft-wondered question that appeals to readers of all religions.

Use The Secret Jewish Law of Attraction to obtain your goals, both spiritual and worldly. Taken from thousands of years of Jewish thought, philosophy, and teachings, mainly from the Torah and Talmud, this audio guide is easy-to-understand and offers the best techniques to obtain one's goals. You don't have to be Jewish to use and enjoy these techniques.

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Genesis 1-25: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points...

Josephus Flavius was a Roman-Jewish historian and military leader. Best known for writing the masterpiece "THE JEWISH WAR". Josephus was was born in Jerusalem which was at the time part of the Roman province of Judea. His father was of priestly descent, and his mother claimed royal ancestry. Learn more about this fascinating character who claimed Jewish messianic prophecies that initiated the first Jewish-Roman war.

Many people today think the Bible, the most influential book in world history, is not only outdated but irrelevant, irrational, and even immoral. This explanation of the Book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible, demonstrates clearly and powerfully that the opposite is true. The Bible remains profoundly relevant - both to the great issues of our day and to each individual life. It is the greatest moral guide and source of wisdom ever written.

First published in 1976, The Cambridge Liturgical Psalter is a modern English-language version of "The Book of Psalms", prepared for public and private worship by a panel of eight Hebrew specialists drawn from various Christian traditions, working over a period of six years and in collaboration with a single literary scholar who was conversant with the long tradition of translations into English of this ancient Biblical text.

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