The Gifts of the Jews
2006·304 pages
Examines how ancient Jewish ideas of time, individuality, and progress shaped Western civilization and thought.
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In this work, Thomas Cahill reveals the critical change that made Western civilization possible. Within the matrix of ancient religions and philosophies, life was seen as an endless cycle of birth and death; time was like a wheel, spinning irrevocably, as a narrative whose triumphant conclusion would come in the future. From this insight came a new concept of men and women as individuals with unique destinies, and our hopefull belief in progress and the sense that tomorrow can be better than tod...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Discusses ancient Sumerian sexual practices in historical context
Violence & gore
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References biblical battles, Jerusalem's destruction, and exile
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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Mentions wine and feasting in biblical narratives
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Discusses story of Sodom and Gomorrah
Religious content
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Central exploration of Hebrew Bible, monotheism, and Jewish contributions
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic elements
Occult / demonology
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No occult practices depicted
Political content
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Examines influence on Western ideas of freedom and progress
Self-harm / suicide
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No depictions of self-harm or suicide
Abuse & suffering
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Covers slavery in Egypt, exile, and communal suffering
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