History of the Jewish People – Volume 2

Author : " Compiled and adapted " Feiga Lubecki and his son Rabbi Schneour Lubecki

427 pages

Description :

“Remember the days of old, consider the years of the generations past.” Deuteronomy 32:7

Continuing the history of the Jewish people with the rise of King Solomon, this second volume covers nearly a millennium filled with significant events: the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 2928 (837 BCE), the internal struggles that led to its destruction, the Babylonian exile, the Purim episode, the return to the Holy Land, the construction of the Second Temple, the Hanukkah episode, and then the destruction of the Temple by the Romans in 3829 (69 CE). The protagonists include pious or treacherous kings, foreign armies often surprised by the civilization and resilience of the small Jewish people, but also righteous individuals and sages whose influence remains considerable today through their thought, actions, and writings, which are still studied. The centrality of the Temple in Jewish life at that time has never been forgotten and remains present in the prayers and aspirations of every Jewish person. However, the Jewish people survived the destruction of the building and preserved the sanctuary of the heart intact, as evidenced by the continuity of history. Intended for a general audience, this second volume prioritizes chronological accuracy and a rigorous approach to historical truth. The success of the first volume and the reputation of Kehot Publishing guarantee its quality.