Judaism (World Religions) - Hardcover

Brown, Stephen F.; Morrison, Martha

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816047669 ISBN 13: 9780816047666

Publisher: Facts On File Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Tracing the history of the religion from its earliest origins, Judaism, Revised Edition discusses the various ways in which Judaism is practiced throughout the world today. This thoroughly updated and expanded edition offers a clear account of the history of Judaism, from its early beginnings in Canaan almost 4,000 years ago to the present day. Ideal for young researchers, Judaism carefully explains the basic tenets of the Jewish religious heritage, including the genesis of its rites of passage, its traditional places of worship, and the sacred use of the Hebrew language. The book also explores the specific beliefs, both similar and dissimilar, of Orthodox Judaism and Reformed Judaism, which includes Reform Judaism, Conservative Judaism, and Reconstructionist Judaism, as well as the common heritage that all forms of Judaism share.

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Review

"An objective, comprehensive, and detailed history from biblical times to the present." - School Library Journal

About the Author

Martha A. Morrison earned her Ph.D. at Brandeis University. She specializes in the history and literature of the ancient Near East and has excavated in Israel. Stephen F. Brown is chairperson of the theology department at Boston College. He has edited several volumes on medieval philosophy and theology, including Philosophical Writings by William of Ockham and On Faith and Reason by St. Thomas Aquinas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Facts On File Inc
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0816047669
• ISBN 13: 9780816047666
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144