About “The Invention of the Jewish People”
The Invention of the Jewish People is a 2008 non-fiction book by Shlomo Sand, a professor of history at Tel Aviv University. In it, Sand challenges traditional narratives about Jewish history, particularly the idea of a continuous Jewish peoplehood since ancient times. He argues that the story of Jews being forcibly exiled from Palestine by the Romans is historically inaccurate. Instead, Sand suggests that most modern Jews are descendants of converts to Judaism from various regions, including the Middle East and Eastern Europe. His work questions long-held assumptions about Jewish origins and identity. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 2008
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.