Praise for The Invention of the Jewish People "Perhaps books combining passion and erudition don't change political situations, but if they did, this one would count as a landmark." –Eric Hobsbawm,
Observer "Sand's quiet earthquake of a book is shaking historical faith in the link between Judaism and Israel." –Rafael Behr,
Observer "No discussion of the region any longer seems complete without acknowledgement of this book." –
Independent on Sunday, Best History Books of 2009 "A radical dismantling of a national myth." –
Guardian