The Invention of the Jewish People is a book written by Israeli historian Shlomo Sand. It is an analysis of Jewish history and identity, in which Sand argues that the concept of a Jewish people with a shared ancestry is a myth. He further argues that modern Jews are descended from multiple sources, including converts from various historical periods. The book has been both praised and criticized by academics and lay readers alike.
The Invention of the Jewish People is a book written by Israeli historian Shlomo Sand. It is an analysis of Jewish history and identity, in which Sand argues that the concept of a Jewish people with a shared ancestry is a myth. He further argues that modern Jews are descended from multiple sources, including converts from various historical periods. The book has been both praised and criticized by academics and lay readers alike.