The New Encyclopedia of Judaism
Language: English
Published by New York University Press, New York, 2002
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A Good copy in a Good dust wrapper of a former library copy of "A work of exceedingly broad scope . . . of vast but unassuming erudition. "The New Encyclopedia of Judaism" is balanced, fluent, and laconic. Both old and young, the scholar and the novice, can dip into it. Any library be it home, school, or organization will benefit from this sumptuously illustrated volume."-The Jewish Press" Navy blue boards have crisp, copper color lettering on spine. Dust wrapper is housed in plastic cover. Plastic cover is taped to boards. Wear and scratching to plastic cover. Library spine labels remain on dust wrapper. Library stamps in black ink to all sides of page edgings. Endpapers have tape applied along spine. Library stamps in black ink on front endpaper, front flyleaf, Title Page, Contents page, pages vii and ix, 854, 856 and rear endpaper. Slight sunning to pages. Title page has small white label with typed call number. Rear endpapers have remains of a barcode and a white cataloging label. Inside back cover is a library label. Smudging to side page edgings. "Summary: Judaism implies faith and beliefs, complex practices and a whole way of life. These are mirrored in this encyclopedia which includes hundreds of special articles covering subjects in analytical depth, as well as short biographies of the major figures in the story of Judaism."From inside front flap:"The original version of "The Encyclopedia of Judaism", published in 1989 but unavailable for many years, was selected by the American Library Association as an Outstanding Reference Book."Description: XV, 856 S. : Ill." Learn about:"Erev";"Havdalah";"Kever Avot";"Modeh Ani". …
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- Title
- The New Encyclopedia of Judaism
- Author
- Geoffrey Wigoder, Fred Skolnik and Shmuel Himelstein
- Publisher
- New York University Press, New York
- Publication year
- 2002
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0814793886
- ISBN 13
- 9780814793886
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Dimensions
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Reference, Religions
Winner, The New York Public Library, Best of Reference Award, 2002
New York University Press is proud to announce the return of a valuable resource for both Jewish families and those interested in learning more about the Jewish faith. The New Encyclopedia of Judaism is a comprehensive one-volume encyclopedia that accessibly presents every aspect of the Jewish religion and represents current thinking among scholars in the Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox movements.
The original version of the encyclopedia was selected by the American Library Association as an Outstanding Reference Book. This revised and expanded edition updates the original thousand entries and adds nearly 250 new ones. Magnificently illustrated, it also contains a new introduction, a guide for usage, new illustrations, as well as a new annotated bibliography. Its compilation was overseen by the late Geoffrey Wigoder, best known as the Editor-in-chief of the Encyclopedia Judaica.
The articles cover a vast spectrum of topics. There are biographical entries on biblical figures, rabbis, and others whose thoughts and actions have influenced the development of Judaism. Also included are dozens of insightful commentaries on specific prayers. Issues of particular contemporary interest are given special attention, as are women's roles, with a separate entry on the feminist movement and new biographical entries on figures ranging from Miriam and Deborah to Blu Greenberg and Suzannah Heschel. Particularly emphasized are the customs and folk traditions of Jewish outposts the world over.
Authoritative and accessible, The New Encyclopedia of Judaism fulfills the promise of the first edition and serves as a standard one-volume Jewish reference work for the new millennium. It is an ideal reference for every Jewish household and synagogue library.
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About the Author
Shmuel Himelstein is the author of The Jewish Primer: Questions and Answers on Jewish Faith and Culture.
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