Graetz Heinrich

Heinrich Graetz was a notable Jewish historian from Germany, born on October 31, 1817, in Xions, Prussian Silesia (now Poland). He is best known for his comprehensive work on Jewish history, covering the period from the earliest times to the 19th century. Graetz's work was pioneering in the field of Jewish historiography, providing a narrative that combined rigorous scholarship with a passionate concern for the Jewish people. He studied at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Breslau and later at the University of Jena, where he received his PhD. His approach to Jewish history emphasized the spiritual and religious dimensions of the Jewish experience, setting a standard for subsequent Jewish historical writing. Graetz's work was influential not only among Jews but also in the wider academic community, contributing to the study of history and the understanding of Jewish life and culture.

Books

Vol 9 History of Jewish Literature: Hasidism and E