A Short History of the World Chapter 21 - The Early History of the Jews

In which we observe the Hebrews, a modest Semitic people whose fortunes and literature—chiefly the Old Testament—are deeply entwined with the shifting tides of mighty empires and whose early struggles culminate in a brief golden age under David and Solomon. Their tale unfolds through captivities and alliances, marked by the rise of the Prophets who herald a profound transformation within their culture and the wider currents of human history.