Judaism: The Basics - Hardcover

Neusner, Jacob

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415401755 ISBN 13: 9780415401753

Publisher: Routledge, 2006

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0415401755
• ISBN 13: 9780415401753
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 202