The Elements of Judaism - Couverture souple

Lancaster, Brian

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1852304022 ISBN 13 : 9781852304027

Editeur : Element Books, 1997

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Appropriate for courses in Introduction to Religion, Comparative Religion, Judaism, or Religions of the World. This series provides succinct and balanced overviews of the religions of the world. Written in an accessible and informative style, and assuming little or no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, each book gives a basic introduction to the faith—its history, beliefs, and practices—and emphasizes modern developments and the role and impact of the religion in today's world.

Judaism is a concise and readable survey of the history of the Jewish people from earliest exile to the creation of the State of Israel and the present day. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Jewish beliefs and practices and looks at the ways in which Judaism has adapted, and continues to adapt, to the challenges of the modern world.

Revue de presse

'A superb introduction to the central beliefs and cultural expressions of Jews from biblical times to the present day.' --Susannah Heschel, Eli Black Professor of Jewish Studies, Dartmouth College

'If you are interested in Jewish history but also want to understand the controversies surrounding Jewish life today, then this is where to start. ' --Marc Ellis, University Professor of Jewish Studies and Director of the Center for Jewish Studies, Baylor University

'Accessible and comprehensive. An admirable introduction to what Jews do, what concerns them, and how these acts and concerns arose and evolved.' --Graham Harvey, Reader in Religious Studies, The Open University

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Element Books
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1852304022
• ISBN 13: 9781852304027
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible