Israel 2000 (A History of Ethnic and Regional)

Author: Yehuda Bahat, Shalom; Translated by 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. We focus on the Jewish people and Israel, which is why we selected and compiled the book "Israel 2000." The original manuscript of this book is in Hebrew, and the Chinese translation was based on the English version. There have been many books published in China about Jewish countries and nations, but it is rare to find a "photographic book" with such a concentration of images. This book documents the history of the Land of Israel and its inhabitants over the past 2,000 years, from the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem to the time when Jesus left the land to spread his teachings elsewhere. At the beginning of each section, there is a historical timeline 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 introduction to 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 writing and accurate, refined translation. It is an excellent photographic book that allows Chinese readers to understand Jewish history and its cultural arts.