Judaism: A Very Short Introduction - Softcover

Solomon, Norman

 
9780192853905: Judaism: A Very Short Introduction
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0192853902 ISBN 13: 9780192853905
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks, 2000

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Dr Norman Solomon is a freelance writer and journalist, and a regular contributor to the Jewish Chronicle. He is a Fellow in Modern Jewish Thought at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies. His previous publications include Judaism and World Religion and he contributed to The Oxford Companion to the Jewish Religion.

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Publisher
Oxford Paperbacks
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0192853902
ISBN 13 
9780192853905
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
168