Judaism : a very short introduction /

An ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. In addition to surveying the nature and development of Judaism, this Very Short Introduction outlines the basics of practical Judaism -- its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects. Modern concerns and debates of the Jewish peopl...

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Main Author: Solomon, Norman, 1933-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2000.
Series:Very short introductions ; 11.
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Summary:An ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. In addition to surveying the nature and development of Judaism, this Very Short Introduction outlines the basics of practical Judaism -- its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects. Modern concerns and debates of the Jewish people are also addressed, such as the impact of the Holocaust, the establishment of the State of Israel, the status of women and medical and commercial ethics.
Item Description:Originally published: 1996.
Physical Description:150 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-142) and index.
ISBN:0192853902
9780192853905