The Jewish People (set of 3 books, Books I, II and III

New York: United Synagogue Commission on Jewish Education, 1970. This is the complete set, Volume I, II and III. All are 8vo size clothbound hardcovers with decorations on the front cover and illustrated endpapers. All volumes illustrated with single color blue illustrations and black illustrations. Illustrated by Ruth Levin. From Preface from Book I: "The Jewish People, Book I, is the first of a three-volume history of the Jewish people. These textbooks were planned for a three-year course of study for children between the ages of ten and 13." Book I: Black clothbound cover with two-color decoration. 239 pages including index. 8th printing, 1970. Foreword by Dr. Leo L. Honor. "(Book I) begins with the early history of our people - its memories of the patriarchs and its experiences in Egypt and in the wilderness - and ends with the return of the Judean exiles from Babylonia." Divided into six units plus a supplement: Memories of the Past Early Days in Canaan A United Nation The Kingdom Divided When the Prophets Spoke By the Rivers of Babylon Life in the Days of the Bible Book II: Green clothbound cover with two-color decoration. 270 pages including index. 8th printing, 1970 From Preface: "Book Two... continues the story of the Jewish people from their return to Judea from Babylonia, to their exile from Spain." Divided into six units: Returning to Judea The Jews and the Greeks Under the Roman Eagle Builders of the Future When the Mohammedans Ruled In the Christian World Book III: Mahogany clothbound cover with two-color decoration. 313 pages including index. 7th printing, 1970 From "Dear Readers": "This volume... continues the story of the Jews from their exile in Spain to the present day (1970.) In this book we shall learn how they fared in many lands, in Holland, Turkey, Poland, Russia, in the Germanic lands, and in the great New World of America. And finally, we shall read about the miracle of Modern Israel." Divided into six units: In Search of New Homes Light and Shadow in Poland Leaving the Ghettos In the Land of the Czars In the Land of the Free The Rebirth of Israel From volume III: "With this volume, we complete the survey of the vast panorama of Jewish Life...One of the most amazing facts in Jewish history is this: The Jews were often conquered, exiled, and persecuted. Yet they continued to live on and on." Ex-reference library with minimal circulation. Dewey labels on spine and library stamping inside, on top and side, library pocket. Some shelfwear and rubbing to illustrated covers. Bumped head and heel of spines. No extra shipping charges if sent via US Media Mail. Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. 8th. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Levin, Ruth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.