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(THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE EARLY TANNAIM)
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1. Shmuel Hakatan and the Rise of Christianity: One of the great
tzaddikim in recorded history, and his significant contribution to the
survival of Judaism.
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2. Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel and Rabbi Yishmael Kohen Gadol: The
First of the Ten Martyrs: The life and times of the first of the Ten Martyrs.
An examination of the significance and purpose of martyrdom.
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3. Rabban Yochanan ben Zakai and the Heritage of Hillel: A breathtaking
view of human potential through the life of one of Jewry's greatest teachers
and leaders.
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4. Rabban Yochanan ben Zakai and the Destruction of Jerusalem: The
historic meeting between Rabban Yochanon ben Zakai and Vespasian, Rabban
Yochanon ben Zakai's impact on the post-Temple era.
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5. Rabbi Eliezer ben Hyrkanus and the Forgotten Legacy: The preservation
and reconstruction of the Oral Law (Torah SheBaal Peh). The life and tragic
ending of one of the foremost authorities of Torah.
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6. Rabbi Yehoshua: Brilliant Advocate: A compelling biography of
one of the Torah's greatest teachers and defenders.
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7. Rabban Gamlilel and the Yeshiva of Yavneh: The story of the Yeshiva
of Yavneh and its great teacher.
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8. Rabbi Elazar ben Azaria: The story of the child prodigy who became
the leader of the Sanhedrin.
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9. Rabbi Tarphon: Giant of his Generation: A fascinating insight
into the life of Rabbi Akiva's great colleague.
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10. Rabbi Akiva and the Renaissance of Torah: An inspiring biography
of the shepherd who became one of Jewry's immortal personalities.
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11. The Dead Sea Scrolls: The details and impact of one of the most
important discoveries of our time.
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12. Josephus Flavius: Traitor or Hero?: The life of Josephus, his
defection to the Romans, and the detailed story of the destruction of Jerusalem.
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13. Masada and Mass Suicide: A study of the mass suicide at Masada,
and throughout the ages. Is suicide ever justified?
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14. Diaspora: A study of the far-flung communities and communal
life at the time of the Mishna.
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15. Anti-Semitism in Antiquity: A study of the root causes and manifestations
of anti-Semitism in the ancient world.
16. Saints, Miracles and Witchcraft: A study of the supernatural
as recorded in the Talmud.
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