Norman Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. In addition to answering questions such as Who are Jews? and How did Judaism Develop?, 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.
| ISBN | 0192853902 | | Weight (grammes) | 145 | | ISBN13 | 9780192853905
(What's this?) | | Published in | Oxford | | Publisher | Oxford University Press | | Series ISSN | 11 | | Imprint | Oxford Paperbacks | | Series title | Very Short Introductions | | Format | Paperback | | Previous ISBN | 9780192853240 | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2000 | | Height (mm) | 174 | | Library of Congress | BM45 | | Width (mm) | 111 | | DEWEY | 296 | | Spine width (mm) | 10 | | DEWEY edition | DC21 | | Academic level | General | | Pages | 160 | | Alternative ISBN | 9789626343227 | | Volumes | 1 | |
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INTRODUCTION; 1. WHO ARE THE JEWS? 2. HOW DID JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY SPLIT UP? 3. HOW DID JUDAISM DEVELOP? 4. THE CALENDAR AND FESTIVALS; 5. THE SPIRITUAL LIFEDSPRAYER, MEDITATION, TORAH; 6. MAKING A JEWISH HOME; 7. OUT OF THE GHETTO, INTO THE WHIRLWIND; 8. TWENTIETH-CENTURY JUDAISM; 9. 'ETERNAL LAW', CHANGING TIMES; APPENDIX A: THE THIRTEEN PRINCIPLES OF FAITH, AS FORMULATED BY MAIMONIDES; APPENDIX B: THE 'PHILADELPHIA PLATFORM' OF REFORM JUDAISM; SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING; INDEX
"[Solomon] manages to cover a remarkable range of material regarding the nature of the Jews as a historical group, the history of Judaism's religious tradition, the origins of Christianity, and aspects of historical and contemporary piety and practice."--Religious Studies Review
"An excellent brief introduction; contains all your students need to know at the basic level."--I.A. Van Liere, College of Charleston
"Compact and detailed, this is a well-balanced presentation of the biblical foundations, historical development, and contemporary shape of the Jewish tradition. Ideal for those coming to Judaism for the first time."--Ralph Keen, University of Iowa
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