Above all, though, I recommend this documentary as a remarkable narrative, expertly told with an ability that many novelists would envy. Yes, there are some controversial moments when viewing the more recent history of Israel and the Palestinian issues. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2014. An important series presented in a slightly boring style, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2019. Overall, this wasn't a bad series, but somehow I felt that Schama never really let the audience get deep into the psyche of the religion. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2020. Learn more about DVD region specifications. The Story of the Jews with Simon Schama is a British 2013 TV documentary series presented on DVD.. Simon Schama explores the extraordinary story of the Jewish experience from past to present. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. As a reasonably well-read Catholic I had a general knowledge of the Jewish people and a deep appreciation for their contributions to society in theology, philosophy, and the arts. Schama fairly gives us the perspectives of many people with whom he does not agree but whose views he respects. Of course, no story of the Jews would be complete without the telling of the tale of the Holocaust and the fight of the Jews to claim a piece of "their promised land" which is modern day Israel. Of course, no story of the Jews would be complete without the telling of the tale of the Holocaust and the fight of the Jews to claim a piece of "their promised land" which is modern day Israel. The Story of the Jews|Nicolas Kent. I first encountered the work of Simon Schama many years ago when I watched his outstanding The History of Britain. It is at once Prof. Schama's deeply personal story of his Jewish journey as well as the story of a people seeking safety to worship. Fair enough, it's his "show", but felt it detracted from feeling fully satisfied with his perspective. It would have been stronger if it had said something about the current persecution of the Palestinians by the Israelis. At the heart of 'The Story of the Jews' is a compelling argument about distinctiveness and difference, separation and isolation, tolerance and prejudice, but it is also a celebration of the ways in which Jewish thought, Jewish imagination and Jewish achievement have transformed the world for us all. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Story of the Jews is a personal narrative filled with deep emotion and told with extraordinary intelligence and insight. A particularly insightful moment for me was when Schama talked about Yip Harburg's music - "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" and "Over the Rainbow." This one is a bit different from most History Channel-style narratives. Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2016. Of note is his unreligious perspective - it's a story, it's a culture, it's songs and it's rituals. This is a long review of Jewish persecution throughout history, by an ardent and outspoken Zionist. Color, Dolby, AC-3, Bargain Price, DVD Region, Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2017. SIMON SCHAMA LOOKS AT THE IMPACT OF THE JEWS AND THOSE MOMENTS WHEN THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE HAS CHANGED THE FATE OF THE WORLD. Mr. Schama is very passionate about "The Story". He doesn't seem to be a man of faith, but he gives a good account of this history and is open and honest about his point of view. As a person of faith, the grandeur of God is missing. Free delivery on qualified orders. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. His History of Britain covered an amazing scope from prehistoric Britain to Winston Churchill, and it is tremendous. As a believer in Christ, my Savior, I was offended by the disrespect shown for him. However, I learned a great deal and was introduced to persons that I knew little of in this documentary. It gives a good summary of the Jewish people after the Diaspora, Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2016. Colour Colour. Schama is a wonderful historian and a master storyteller. Sold by twocatsproductions and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Schama has done exceedingly well to communicate this & tried to give due time to cover each stage of history he presents, and while I would have loved to have dug deeper into Israel's ancient history more so, the Jews of Elephantine give us wonderful key hole look into such divergent lives. The Story of the Jews is a personal narrative filled with deep emotion and told with extraordinary intelligence and insight. He takes the viewer on a personal journey to explore the rich, tragic, triumphant history of the Jewish people, a journey in which you are invited to share the tears, the laughter and the joy. I observed he told the story with a good light on the Jews at the expense of Christians. Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2016. As a reasonably well-read Catholic I had a general knowledge of the Jewish people and a deep appreciation for their contributions to society in theology, philosophy, and the arts. This man knows how to tell a story; watch this, and you'll see what I mean! It would take a lot of study to pull all of this information together so nicely as he does, The Story of the Jews with Simon Schama - a review, Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016, In a few programs, Simon Schama sums up the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of the People of the Book. I observed he told the story with a good light on the Jews at the expense of Christians. The Story of the Jews with Simon SchamaSimon Schama presents an epic five-part series exploring the extraordinary story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day. Ships from and sold by OxfordshireEngland. Thanks to this passionate, personal story that Schama expertly relates, I think I gained a greater understanding of how Jews view themselves and also a better understanding of the great diversity of the Jewish people. The Story of the Jews: Finding the Words 1000 BC - 1492 AD, The Story of the Jews Volume Two: Belonging: 1492-1900. I agree with the other posts that this is done in an informative but engaging way. Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2019. I wasn't disappointed. This does not mean Schama sheds all pretense of the detached historian, but this work is very personal to him and his passion and willingness to be uncomfortable on camera helps make for a more compelling show. This man knows how to tell a story; watch this, and you'll see what I mean! Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Please try again. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Scharma answers these question and a few more with typical Jewish humour mixed with sadness and awareness that today's tolerance can quickly become tomorrows pogrom. Above all, though, I recommend this documentary as a remarkable narrative, expertly told with an ability that many novelists would envy. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Those are two such poignant anthems and, in their own way, expressions of the story of the Jews. This does not mean Schama sheds all pretense of the detached historian, but this work is very personal to him and his passion and willingness to be uncomfortable on camera helps make for a more compelling show.