The Hidden Hand Uncovering divine providence in major events of the 20th Century |
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| Author:
| Astor, Yaakov |
| ISBN: | 978-1-932443-79-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Publisher: | Judaica Press, Incorporated, The
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $22.95 |
Book Description:
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Did you know...'... that on D-Day -- the decisive day of battle in World War II -- Hitler overslept'... that a few stray bombs led to Germany's defeat in the Battle of Britain'... that the Watergate scandal saved Israel during the Yom Kippur War?'... that a misstatement by a government official caused the collapse of the Berlin Wall?These and many other bizarre ?coincidences? of history are the subject of this book.This is not a Jewish history book. It is a book about history --...
More DescriptionDid you know...'... that on D-Day -- the decisive day of battle in World War II -- Hitler overslept'... that a few stray bombs led to Germany's defeat in the Battle of Britain'... that the Watergate scandal saved Israel during the Yom Kippur War?'... that a misstatement by a government official caused the collapse of the Berlin Wall?These and many other bizarre ?coincidences? of history are the subject of this book.This is not a Jewish history book. It is a book about history -- specifically, 20th century history -- from a Jewish, Torah-based perspective. Yaakov Astor reveals the hidden hand of G-d in many of the remarkable ?twists of fate? of 20th century history, while also shedding light on some of the valuable Torah messages we can derive from studying it.