Judaism: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Norman Solomon

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  • : 21.00 NZD
  • : 9780199687350
  • : Oxford University Press
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  • : August 2014
  • : 174mm X 111mm
  • : United Kingdom
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  • : August 2014
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  • : 2nd Revised edition
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Description

Normon Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. Demonstrating the diverse nature and ethnic origin of those with the Jewish faith, Solomon explores how the Jewish religion has developed in the 2,000 years since the days of the Bible. This Very Short Introduction starts by outlining the basics of practical Judaism - its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects - and goes on to consider how Judaism has responded to, and dealt with, a number of key issues and debates, including the impact of the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel. In this new edition, Solomon considers issues of contemporary Judaism in the twenty first century. 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 description

Norman Solomon is now retired, but was a Fellow in Modern Jewish Thought at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies, and is affiliated to the Faculty of Oriental Studies at Oxford University. He is the author of Historical Dictionary of Judaism, 2nd edition (Scarecrow Press Inc, 2006).

Table of contents

Introduction ; 1. Who are the Jews ; 2. How did Judaism and Christianity split up? ; 3. How did Judaism develop? ; 4. The calendar and festivals ; 5. The spiritual life - prayer, meditation, Torah ; 6. Making a Jewish home ; 7. Out of the ghetto, into the whirlwind ; 8. Judaism Today ; 9. 'Eternal law', changing times ; Further reading ; Index