Fadel Al-Rubaie's "Imagined Israel" offers a groundbreaking re-evaluation of the official historical narrative surrounding the ancient Kingdom of Israel. This seminal work challenges conventional understandings, proposing a radical new perspective on its origins and true nature. Al-Rubaie meticulously analyzes the roles of the Romans and the enigmatic community of Yemenite Jews, connecting their histories to unravel the profound mystery surrounding the Second Temple. The book serves as a vital contribution to historical scholarship, daring readers to question established myths and embrace a more nuanced, evidence-based understanding of this pivotal period in Middle Eastern history, revealing how much of what we 'know' might actually be imagined.