Historical Dictionary of Judaism
Judaism, the religion of the Jewish people, is one of the first recorded monotheistic religions, and as such is one of the oldest religious traditions still practiced today. While its influences can be seen in the religions of both Christianity and Islam, many of its beliefs, traditions, and practices are unknown. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Judaism doesn't just present "religious" beliefs in a traditional sense, but investigates the complex intermingling of religion,...
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"Judaism is one of the first recorded monotheistic religions and one of the oldest religious traditions still practiced today. Like many other cultural institutions, it has rarely remained static - instead, it continually investigates and questions itself, metamorphosing in relation to the world. Although its influences can be seen in both Christianity and Islam, many of its beliefs, traditions, and practices are unknown. This second editon of Historical Dictionary of Judaism presents religious beliefs in a traditional sense while investigating the complex intermingling of religion, devotion, lifestyle, and culture found in diverse Jewish populations around the world." This book includes a chronology and an introduction that presents an overview of all aspects of Judaism. Numerous cross-referenced dictionary entries detail important people, writings, institutions, concepts, Hebrew words, philosophy, theology, and religious law, and an extensive bibliography provides access for further study. Choice Solomon offers a user-friendly resource about Judaism's history...can be used by those without knowledge of Hebrew...Solomon has created a useful tool....
Part 1 Editor's Foreword Part 2 List of Tables Part 3 How to Find Things in the Dictionary Part 4 Chronology of the Jewish Religion Part 5 Introduction Part 6 THE DICTIONARY Part 7 Supplementary Tables Part 8 Appendixes: Chapter 9 Appendix A—The Mitzvot Chapter 10 Appendix B—Standard Prayer Texts Chapter 11 Appendix C—Reform "Platforms" Chapter 12 Appendix D—An Orthodox Convention Chapter 13 Appendix E—Christians and Christianity Part 14 Bibliography Part 15 About the Author
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