A Short History of Judaism - Couverture souple

Neusner, Jacob

 
9780800625528: A Short History of Judaism
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0800625528 ISBN 13 : 9780800625528
Editeur : Fortress, 1992

Synopsis

One of the world's experts on classical Jewish history and literature here offers a clear and useful interpretation of the three major periods of Jewish history from the time of the Bible up to the present. It is a view from the inside, a description of the actual practice and thought of three epochs:the time of the Jerusalem templesthe Judaism of any place (the dispersion)the modern periodThe inner dynamics of each period are capsulized in terms of three meals: the priest's meal with God in the Temple, all Israel's meals with God in no particular place, and all Israel's meals at home on the special occasion of the gathering of the family. This book offers a distinctive solution to the problem that all teachers of the study of religion face: how to relate the religion described in books to the same religion as it is lived in the world. What emerges is a captivating account of the life-forming nature of a dynamic religion in vastly differing historical contests. Included are maps, illustrations, photographs, and a glossary.

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À propos de l'auteur

Jacob Neusner is Distinguished Service Professor of the History and Theology of Judaism at Bard College and the author of numerous books on Judaism.

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Éditeur
Fortress
Date d'édition
1992
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0800625528
ISBN 13 
9780800625528
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
252
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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