“Funkenstein masterfully probes the historical consciousness of diverse Judaic cultures from antiquity to modernity.”—Religious Studies Review

“A book of awesome learning and intelligence. By bringing together his different writings, Funkenstein has assured that in the coming decade and beyond any discussion of the perceptions of Jewish history will necessarily address the nature of historical consciousness and its role in the self-understanding of the Jews.”—American Historical Review

1994 National Jewish Book Award in the scholarship category
Israel Prize (history category), The State of Israel