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Heinrich Graetz ( German: [ɡʁɛts]; 31 October 1817 – 7 September 1891) was a German exegete and one of the first historians to write a comprehensive history of the Jewish people from a Jewish perspective.
Heinrich Graetz (born Oct. 31, 1817, Xions, Prussia—died Sept. 7, 1891, Munich, Ger.) was a German author of a major history of the Jews that became the first standard work in the field.
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Aug 29, 2012 · A comprehensive overview of the life and work of Heinrich Graetz, the 19th century's foremost narrative historian of the Jews. Learn about his biography, historiography, reception, and legacy in the field of Jewish studies.
Heinrich Graetz (1817-1891) was a prominent figure in the Jewish Enlightenment and Reform movements. He wrote a comprehensive history of the Jews from ancient times to his own era, influenced by Hegelian ideas and Zionist ideals.
Heinrich Graetz (1817-1891) was a German scholar who wrote a comprehensive history of the Jews, defending Orthodox Judaism and criticizing Reform and Christianity. He also taught at Breslau University, traveled to Palestine, and participated in Jewish organizations.
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The German historian and biblical exegete Heinrich Hirsch Graetz (1817-1891) wrote one of the great monuments of the Jewish Enlightenment, "History of the Jews." Heinrich Graetz was born in the village of Xions in the Prussian province of Posen on Oct. 31, 1817.