By Gary A. Tobin and Dennis R. Ybarra

Our elementary, middle, and high school teaching about Jews, Judaism, and Israel is driven by textbook misstatements about Jewish theology, social structure, and the history of Israel that comprise an unsavory picture of Jews and Israel. This book will be an extremely valuable reference tool for educators and members of the public interested in religion and the Middle East.

Chapter 1 Textbooks Are in Trouble Chapter 2 When the Textbook Is Not Enough: Supplemental Materials,Teacher Trainings, and More Chapter 3 Learning about Jewish Origins: Stereotypes of Jews Chapter 4 Jews, Judaism, and Christianity Chapter 5 Double Standards in Teaching about Judaism Compared to Islam Chapter 6 The Ancient History of Israel Chapter 7 The Founding of Israel: Rights to the Land, War, and Refugees Chapter 8 Terrorism and Internal Conflict Chapter 9 Conclusion Chapter 10 Methodology Chapter 11 Appendix A: Textbooks Reviewed by Publisher Parent Company Chapter 12 Appendix B: Familiar Imprints of Major Textbook Publishing Corporations Chapter 13 Appendix C: Textbook Usage Survey: Extent of Usage by Publisher Parent Company Chapter 14 Appendix D: Textbook Usage Survey: Survey Instrument Chapter 15 Appendix E: Outline of the Arab Narrative