History of Jews

Greatly influenced by his studies with the renowned scholar Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, Graetz became a teacher at the Breslau (now Wrocław, Pol.) seminary in 1854. The seminary taught a Conservative Judaism compatible with his belief that a Jewish theology should attempt to moderate between Orthodox literalism and Reform liberalism. He retained that post until the end of his life, and also became an honorary professor at the University of Breslau in 1869.

The History of the Jews is written in a fluent and literary style and presents a picturesque and heroic account of the entire history of the Jewish people, emphasizing Jewish suffering and nationalistic aspirations. Despite criticism of his methods and viewpoint, Graetz displayed an astonishing knowledge of this broad subject, and the History of the Jews was widely translated and went through many editions. It quickly became a standard work, greatly influencing future historians of Judaism.

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