Judaism: The Basics

Neusner, Jacob

ISBN 10: 0415401763 / ISBN 13: 9780415401760

Editore: Routledge, 2006

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Riassunto:

The oldest of the world’s major faiths, Judaism as practiced today represents a tradition that goes back nearly 6,000 years. Accessible and wide-ranging, Judaism: The Basics is a must-have resource covering the stories, beliefs and expressions of that tradition.

Key topics covered include:

• the Torah
• Israel – the state and its people
• Passover
• Reform Judaism, Orthodox Judaism and Zionism
• the impact of the Holocaust.

With a glossary of terms and extensive suggestions for further reading, Judaism: The Basics is an essential guide through the rich intricacies of the Jewish faith and people.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Jacob Neusner was the Research Professor of Theology at Bard College and Senior Fellow of the Institute of Advanced Theology at Bard. He was also a Member of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton NJ, and a Life Member of Clare Hall, Cambridge University, in England. He published more than 900 books and unnumbered articles and was the most published humanities scholar in the world.

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Titolo: Judaism: The Basics
Casa editrice: Routledge
Data di pubblicazione: 2006
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Fair
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