{"product_id":"9780874411744","title":"Unity Principle: The Shaping of Jewish History","description":"This scholarly yet engaging book presents a dynamic interpretation of Jewish history-from biblical to modern times-as a set of interconnected and evolving events and relationships that spring directly from Judaism's core beliefs.\u003cp\u003e    Rivkin explores how monotheism has enabled Jews throughout history to adapt themselves, their communities, and their vision of the Covenant whenever they were confronted by new circumstances or historical forces.  This flexibility and redefinition has time and again ensured Jewish survival and vitality, and placed Jews in the forefront of the modern trend of globalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003ci\u003eThe Unity Principle\u003c\/i\u003e is newly revised and expanded based on Rivkin's classic work \u003ci\u003eThe Shaping of Jewish History\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\"This remarkable book captures much of the scope, passion, originality, and incisiveness of an inimitable teacher and cherished mentor who opened new vistas for our understanding of Jewish history-indeed of history itself.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e    - FROM THE FORWARD BY ROBERT M. SELTZER-Professor of Jewish History at Hunter College and author of \u003ci\u003eJewish People, Jewish Thought: The Jewish Experience in History\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Dr. Ellis Rivkin is Professor Emeritus of Jewish History at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. In addition to The Unity Principle, Rivkin's popular writings include What Crucified Jesus? and A Hidden Revolution: The Pharisees' Search for the Kingdom Within.    \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Behrman House, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47015959593200,"sku":"9780874411744","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780874411744_p0.jpg?v=1763847649","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780874411744","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}