The Oxford Dictionary Of The Jewish Religion
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Author | : Adele Berlin |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 962 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0199730040 |
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"The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion has been the go-to resource for students, scholars, and researchers in Judaic Studies since its 1997 publication. Now, The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion, Second Edition focuses on recent and changing rituals in the Jewish community that have come to the fore since the 1997 publication of the first edition, including the growing trend of baby-naming ceremonies and the founding of gay/lesbian synagogues. Under the editorship of Adele Berlin, nearly 200 internationally renowned scholars have created a new edition that incorporates updated bibliographies, biographies of 20th-century individuals who have shaped the recent thought and history of Judaism, and an index with alternate spellings of Hebrew terms. Entries from the previous edition have been be revised, new entries commissioned, and cross-references added, all to increase ease of navigation research." -- Provided by publisher.
Author | : Raphael Jehudah Zwi Werblowsky |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 800 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Judaism |
ISBN | : |
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The combined effort of Israeli, American, and European scholars, this dictionary reflects the great variety of Jewish religious expression, from the traditional approaches to such recent variations as Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist Judaism.
Author | : Dan Cohn-Sherbok |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 383 |
Release | : 2006-03-10 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0826480403 |
Download Dictionary of Jewish Biography Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
From Abraham to Saul Bellow, from Moses Maimonides to Woody Allen, from the Balla Shem Tov to Albert Einstein, this comprehensive dictionary of Jewish biographies provides a first point of entry into the richness of the Jewish heritage. With the advice of leading Jewish scholars, the Dictionary of Jewish Biography provides a rapid reference to those Jewish men and women who have, over the last four thousand years, contributed to the life of the Jewish people and the history of the Jewish religion. This dictionary will prove essential for general readers interested in the evolution of Judaism from ancient times to the present day, a perfect study aid for students and teachers.
Author | : Norman Solomon |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 641 |
Release | : 2015-01-30 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 144224142X |
Download Historical Dictionary of Judaism Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Judaism covers the history of the Jewish religion, ranging from its biblical roots, through its formulation in the era of the Talmud, to the present day. This collection covers the development of Judaism in the medieval Christian and Islamic worlds, its varied responses to Enlightenment and modernity, the creation of new philosophies of Judaism in the wake of the Holocaust, and the establishment of the State of Israel, and contemporary issues such as feminism, secularism, and the ethics of war and medicine. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 800 cross-referenced entries on important personalities in Jewish religious history, including biblical personalities with an emphasis on how they are understood in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Judaism.
Author | : Jonathan Z. Smith |
Publisher | : Harper San Francisco |
Total Pages | : 1154 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780006279679 |
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Offers more than three thousand articles on the world of religion.
Author | : Simon Blackburn |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 417 |
Release | : 2005-10-27 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0198610130 |
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Comprehensive and authoritative, this dictionary provides wide-ranging and lively coverage of not only Western philosophical traditions, but also themes from Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and Jewish philosophy.
Author | : Louis Jacobs |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
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This guide to Jewish religion contains information on every aspect of Jewish belief and practice, both ancient and modern. From Maimonides to Methuselah, Jacobs provides a source of information for anyone wanting to learn more about Judaism.
Author | : Norman Solomon |
Publisher | : Oxford Paperbacks |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1996-10-03 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0191606472 |
Download Judaism: A Very Short Introduction Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author | : Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok |
Publisher | : Psychology Press |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0700710477 |
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Contains around 1400 entries, describing clearly and concisely all the key aspects of religion, cutlure and history in Judaism.
Author | : John Brown |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 600 |
Release | : 1866 |
Genre | : Bible |
ISBN | : |
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