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Judaism: A Very Short Introduction

By Norman Solomon

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
2000
ISBN
0192853902, 9780192853905
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
1 MB (1174044 bytes)
Series
Very Short Introductions
Pages
160\0
Time added
2015-05-25 19:05:46
Judaism Haggadah Hasidism History Holidays Jewish

Description

Norman Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. In addition to surveying the nature and development of Judaism, 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: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam

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