Pete Reads 'You Gentiles' by Maurice Samuel - Complete

The Holy Bible is a comprehensive compilation of religious texts that include the Old Testament, which narrates the history of the Israelites and their relationship with God, and the New Testament, which focuses on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Old Testament is divided into several categories, including the Pentateuch (the first five books), historical books, wisdom books, prophetic books, and poetic books. The New Testament includes the four Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, various epistles (letters), and the Book of Revelation. The Bible is considered a central text in both Judaism and Christianity, providing theological, historical, and moral guidance.

The Protocols of the Elders of Zion is a fabricated antisemitic text purporting to describe a Jewish plan to achieve global domination. It presents a conspiracy theory alleging that Jewish leaders are plotting to control the world's economy, media, and politics. The text, widely discredited as a hoax, has been used to incite hatred and violence against Jews throughout history. It was initially published in Russia in the early 20th century and translated into multiple languages. Despite being exposed as a forgery, it continues to circulate among antisemites and conspiracy theorists. Its themes often resurface in contemporary antisemitic rhetoric and propaganda.

The Talmud is a vast collection of writings that include the Mishnah and the Gemara. It covers a wide range of subjects such as Jewish law (halakha), ethics, philosophy, customs, history, and folklore. The Talmud exists in two main versions: the Babylonian Talmud and the Jerusalem Talmud. The Babylonian Talmud, compiled in the 5th century, is more widely studied and consists of 2,711 double-sided pages with numerous commentaries and notes.

In 'The Jewish Century', Yuri Slezkine presents a provocative thesis that Jews have adapted exceptionally well to modern life, becoming the premier symbols and standards of modernity. He categorizes Jews as 'Mercurians'—service nomads who provide crucial services such as money-lending, medicine, and trade—contrasting them with 'Apollonians,' the host societies traditionally devoted to agriculture and war. The book explores the role of Russian Jews in modernity, their involvement in the Soviet Union, and their impact on movements such as Marxism and Freudianism. Slezkine argues that modernity has transformed 'Apollonians' into 'Mercurians,' making the Jewish experience somewhat universal and emblematic of modern life.

Published in 1776, 'The Wealth of Nations' is Adam Smith's magnum opus that laid the groundwork for modern economics. The book critiques mercantilist economic theories and introduces the concept of the 'invisible hand,' which describes how individual self-interest leads to societal benefit. It emphasizes the division of labor, the accumulation of capital, and the importance of free markets. Smith argues that a nation's wealth is not measured by its gold and silver reserves but by the stream of goods and services it produces. The book also outlines the core functions of government, such as maintaining defense, enforcing civil law, and promoting education, while advocating for limited government intervention in market activities.