Israel 2000: A History of Ethnicity and Geography

Author: Yehuda Bahat-Shalom; Xu Xin, Liu Zhiyong, Wang Ying
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: "Israel" is a term that refers both to a nation and to a land, with a history spanning thousands of years since its inception. We focus on the Jewish people and Israel, which is why we chose to compile Israel 2000. The original manuscript of this book is in Hebrew, and the Chinese translation was adapted from its English version. While many books about Jewish nations and peoples have been published in China, it is rare to find a "photographic book" with such a concentration of images. This book chronicles the history of the land of Israel and its inhabitants for the 2,000 years since the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the departure of Jesus to spread his teachings in other lands. Each section begins with an introduction to the historical period of the region. Through symbolic artworks, archaeological discoveries, and natural landscapes, it showcases the material and spiritual civilizations of the land of Israel. The final part of the book provides a concise overview of the history of the Jewish diaspora. This book compiles a wide range of images from around the world that reflect Jewish civilization, with precise and elegant text and translation. It is an excellent photographic book that allows Chinese readers to understand Jewish history and its cultural arts.