Israel is a small country, but it has attracted the attention of the world since its founding. It is both favored by many and often the target of criticism. Why is the international community so concerned about a small country like Israel? Why are Israelis so deeply divided on so many key issues? Why does Israel make these decisions? What will its future be? Gordis takes us back to the milestone events in Israel's history and introduces us to key figures who changed the fate of the country at critical moments with their passion and strong souls. He shows how Israel became a cultural, economic, and military power, but also identifies the country's mistakes and traces the roots of its long-standing international isolation. Gordis demonstrates clearly and comprehensively that Israel's primary purpose and most significant achievement is the modern rebirth of the Jewish nation. This book explores the soul of this nation and country.
Reader comments
This book vividly describes the history of Israel and gave me a deeper understanding of this country. It demonstrates the resilience and ingenuity of the people of Israel and their efforts to achieve national rebirth. This reminds me of the book "Jewish History". They both made me have a strong interest in the history and culture of the Jewish nation. The book also mentions some key figures whose stories are admirable. However, I don't like some of the overly idealistic descriptions in the book, which feel a bit divorced from reality. Overall, this is a good book worth reading.
This book truly and objectively records the history of the Jews and Israel. After reading it, readers will have a clearer and more intuitive understanding of the reasons for the Jews and the land of Israel, as well as the years of continuous war in the Middle East.
Very well written!
Reading settings is very convenient.
This book vividly describes the history of Israel and gave me a deeper understanding of this country. It demonstrates the resilience and ingenuity of the people of Israel and their efforts to achieve national rebirth. This reminds me of the book "Jewish History". They both made me have a strong interest in the history and culture of the Jewish nation. The book also mentions some key figures whose stories are admirable. However, I don't like some of the overly idealistic descriptions in the book, which feel a bit divorced from reality. Overall, this is a good book worth reading.
This book truly and objectively records the history of the Jews and Israel. After reading it, readers will have a clearer and more intuitive understanding of the reasons for the Jews and the land of Israel, as well as the years of continuous war in the Middle East.
Very well written! Reading settings is very convenient.