This nine-part series won the coveted Peabody Award for its in-depth coverage of five thousand years of Jewish culture. Hosted by Israeli statesman Abba Eban, this series captures and celebrates the stories and events which define the history and heritage of Judaism. As a major force in the development of Western culture as a whole, Jews have survived continued persecution while adding tremendously to the richness of human history. This volume includes the chapters, A People Is Born, and The Power of the Word.