An introduction to Judaism
In this book contemporary Judaism is presented in all its rich diversity, including both traditional and modern theologies as well as secular forms of Jewish identity. While the focus of the book is on developments that have taken place in the past two hundred years, they are set against a historica...
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Format: | Electronic Book |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
2010.
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In: | Year: 2010 |
Edition: | Second edition. |
Series/Journal: | Introduction to religion
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Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Judaism
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Further subjects: | B
Judaism
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Summary: | In this book contemporary Judaism is presented in all its rich diversity, including both traditional and modern theologies as well as secular forms of Jewish identity. While the focus of the book is on developments that have taken place in the past two hundred years, they are set against a historical background, going back to the Bible. Beginning with a description of the Jewish people as it exists in today's world, it studies the unique concept of Jewish peoplehood and its survival over the centuries in the face of many challenges. An account of the key texts is followed by studies of the different interpretations of the religion, and the ways that life is lived out both in the home and in the community. Jewish theology is described both historically and in terms of contemporary issues. An important and distinctive section considers the goals of Jewish life and faith. |
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Item Description: | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015) |
ISBN: | 0511801076 |
Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511801075 |