Rabbinic Judaism

The Fall of Israel: Historical Perspectives

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Fall of Israel

The fall of ancient Israel represents a crucial juncture in Jewish history. This saga, chronicled in the Hebrew Bible, commences with the patriarchs, including Abraham. His lineage eventually inhabited Canaan, now recognized as Israel. The term “Israel” derives from Jacob, Abraham’s grandson, who was rechristened as such in biblical accounts. Notable leaders like King David […]