This is a compelling and readable account of the four thousand year history of a people, which spans the globe and transcends the ages. From the ancient and simple faith of a small tribe, to a global religion with adherents in every nation, the path of the Jews through countless expulsions and migrations, the great tragedy of the Holocaust and the joy of founding a homeland in Israel. Putting the struggle of a persecuted people into perspective, Max Dimont asks whether the tragic sufferings of the Jews have actually been the key to their survival, as other nations and races vanished into obscurity. Here is a book for Jews and non-Jews to enjoy, evoking a proud heritage while offering a hopeful vision of the future.