Library

Jewish Antiquities

Josephus's account of the two hundred year history leading up to the revolt in 66CE against Rome. Book begins form the story of Creation to the Jewish revolt.

Jewish Heritage in England, an Architectural Guide

A tour guide to some of the main Jewish buildings (synagogues and cemeteries) throughout England which have become listed sites and landmarks by English Heritage.

Jewish Historical Society of England, 1952-2005

Scholarly historical studies and transactions of British Jewry through the ages compiled by leading scholars of the day. This 15-volume collection , XL is a massive compendium of notes, records and documents recording all aspects of Jewish life in England.

Jewish Memories (Memoires Juives, 1986)

Personal account of Jewish family from Salonika to Sefron, | Oder to Dnieper, France from 1900 to just after the war; told in diary fashion through family correspondences.

Jewish People, Jewish Thought, The Jewish Experience in History

Prominent American Professor of Jewish history, Seltzer's hefty volume covers everything in Jewish history from the Ancient Near Eastern Period, the Biblical Narrative, Hellenic and Middle Ages, and the Modern Period (16th century and on). Pictures, charts, maps and tables enhance this thorough history. Excellent reference.

Jews and Synagogues-Venice, Florence, Rome, Leghorn

A practical guide for tourist to these cities who want to know what the major Jewish sites are and learn a bit about the background (a bit whitewashed, but this is a tourists' guide book). Helpful if you are going to these cities. Obviously written for non-Jews as well so some of the information is very basic. The historical background is good nonetheless.

Jews of Britain (A Series of Biographies)

All the Jewish greats in Britain from mostly the nineteenth and early part of the twentieth centuries; plenty of well known names here and many whom one might not have known before. Some wonderful personal anecdotes in this genealogical gem.

Jews, God, and History (paperback edition)

This is our own Ron Mason's son, Anthony Mason's 'prize' book given to him from the King David School on Alcester Rd., Moseley, Birmingham in 1967. The famous Dimont book is as readable today as it was when he wrote it. There is 4,000 years of Jewish history enclosed in these pages.

Judaism, A Historical Presentation

This book, having gone through many printings since, has been a basic guide to Jewish history written in succinct, clear prose for those who want to get an academic but not too detailed account.

Judische Witze Ausgewahlt und eingeleitet Salacia Landmann

In German. Articles about Jewish history, life and customs.

Kindertransport 60th Anniversary Book

History and background of the Kindertransport and the roles various people played in making it happen. Good historical document with fine detail. Lists of all Kinder.

King Solomon's Astonishing Temple Secrets & His Metallic Messiah

Layout and background of the Temple and Temple Mount which diagrams and explains the floor plan, symbolism and various items in Temple.

Konin - A Quest

'The Vanquished' all those remnants of Shetls lost to us forever and along comes Theo Richmond to remind us of what was once there, and therefore, not truly lost. This is the true story of a small village, Konin, obliterated by Nazis but brought to life again through his tender searching of his roots. For we are them and they are us. Zichronam L'vrokah.

Last Days in Babylon

Personal history of the struggles endured by Iraqi Jews during the time of the expulsions and their horrific treatment.

Law and the Administration of Justice in Old Testament & ancient East

Historical approach to the legal systems established in Israel during the time of Kings, the code of Hammurabi, Torah and Deuteronomy and Apodictic Law, all of which relate to social, religious, property rights.

Les Juifs Du Papa a Carpentras

Written in French, the history of the French people and their Jewish lives and buildings. A glossy, for tourists' edition, though many of the pictures are fine. Carpetras was a major centre of French Jewry prior to the war.

Lost Secrets of the Sacred Ark

Gardiner's approach is both historical, philosophical and scientific. He relies heavily on quantum mechanics and the concept of projection, gravity defiance and teleportation to examine the legendary aspects of the sacred Ark of the Covenant.

Maps of the Bible Lands, Images of Terra Sancta Through Two Millennia

Wonderfully illustrated history of areas and of map making covering the geographical knowledge from the late classical world, middle ages, renaissance, to modern map making. Wonderful way to understand how people saw their surroundings, near and far, and how religion and philosophy often affected the geographical interpretations.