The New Encyclopedia of Judaism
Winner, The New York Public Library, Best of Reference Award, 2002\ New York University Press is proud to announce the return of a valuable resource for both Jewish families and those interested in learning more about the Jewish faith. The New Encyclopedia of Judaism is a comprehensive one-volume encyclopedia that accessibly presents every aspect of the Jewish religion and represents current thinking among scholars in the Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox movements.\ The original version of...
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Winner, The New York Public Library, Best of Reference Award, 2002New York University Press is proud to announce the return of a valuable resource for both Jewish families and those interested in learning more about the Jewish faith. The New Encyclopedia of Judaism is a comprehensive one-volume encyclopedia that accessibly presents every aspect of the Jewish religion and represents current thinking among scholars in the Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox movements. The original version of the encyclopedia was selected by the American Library Association as an Outstanding Reference Book. This revised and expanded edition updates the original thousand entries and adds nearly 250 new ones. Magnificently illustrated, it also contains a new introduction, a guide for usage, new illustrations, as well as a new annotated bibliography. Its compilation was overseen by the late Geoffrey Wigoder, best known as the Editor-in-chief of the Encyclopedia Judaica. The articles cover a vast spectrum of topics. There are biographical entries on biblical figures, rabbis, and others whose thoughts and actions have influenced the development of Judaism. Also included are dozens of insightful commentaries on specific prayers. Issues of particular contemporary interest are given special attention, as are women's roles, with a separate entry on the feminist movement and new biographical entries on figures ranging from Miriam and Deborah to Blu Greenberg and Suzannah Heschel. Particularly emphasized are the customs and folk traditions of Jewish outposts the world over. Authoritative and accessible, The New Encyclopedia of Judaism fulfills the promise of the firstedition and serves as a standard one-volume Jewish reference work for the new millennium. It is an ideal reference for every Jewish household and synagogue library. Jehuda Reinharz The expansiveness and broad perspectives of this encyclopedia will lead us to rethink what we mean when we refer to Judaism. Rich in detail, thoughtfully conceived, and authoritative, this encyclopedia will be the standard contemporary reference work.
\ From the Publisher\ "This thoughtfully conceived, insightful, and authoritative work will serve as the standard one-volume comprehensive Jewish reference work as we enter the new millenium...an essential purchase for all public libraries, synagogue libraries, and special collections of Judaica. Jewish families will also benefit by having this work on hand for household use."-Library Journal,starred review, September 1, 2002\ "Wonderful reference book."\ -The Reporter,\ "...a good work has been made even better."\ -Publishers Weekly,\ "Comprehensive coverage of many subjects and its other useful features combine to make this volume one that should be in all Jewish homes."\ -Jewish Journal,\ "The expansiveness and broad perspectives of this encyclopedia will lead us to rethink what we mean when we refer to Judaism. Rich in detail, thoughtfully conceived, and authoritative, this encyclopedia will be the standard contemporary reference work."\ -Jehuda Reinharz,Richard Koret Professor of Modern Jewish History and President, Brandeis University\ \ \ \ \ \ Harold KushnerI am delighted to learn that this volume is back in print. It will make a mountain of valuable information accessible to the average person, and that is a blessing for us all.\ \ \ Jehuda ReinharzThe expansiveness and broad perspectives of this encyclopedia will lead us to rethink what we mean when we refer to Judaism. Rich in detail, thoughtfully conceived, and authoritative, this encyclopedia will be the standard contemporary reference work.\ \ \ \ \ BooklistRecognizing that Judaism is not just a systematic presentation of beliefs or the codificiation of abstract theological thought, this volume presents a very intimate portrait of [the Jewish] tradition...accessible and authoritative.\ \ \ \ \ Publishers WeeklyIn 1989, The Encyclopedia of Judaism set a high standard for Jewish reference works and was selected as an Outstanding Reference Book by the American Library Association. But in The New Encyclopedia of Judaism, a good work has been made even better; the original thousand entries have been updated and 250 new ones added. As with the first edition, the one-volume resource has hundreds of illustrations, contributions from scholars from all major branches of Judaism and a strong annotated bibliography. (Oct. 16) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.\ \ \ \ \ Library JournalThis thoughtfully conceived, insightful, and authoritative work will serve as the standard one-volume comprehensive Jewish reference work as we enter the new millennium. It seeks to present a balanced picture, offering current thinking among scholars in Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox movements and a roster of contributors hailing from Israel, England, and the United States. While the scholarship is solid, the material is readily accessible to a popular audience, and the work is magnificently illustrated. The original 1989 version, a work of broad scope, was selected by the American Library Association as an Outstanding Reference book. The 2002 edition updates the original 1000 entries and adds nearly 250 new ones, plus a new introduction, a guide for usage, new illustrations (many in color), a glossary of terms, and a wide-ranging annotated bibliography of accessible basic works on Judaism for the general reader. Issues of particular contemporary interest are highlighted, as are women's roles, with a separate entry on the feminist movement and new biographical entries on women figures. The editors are well qualified for the job: the late Wigoder (zl) has served as editor in chief of the multivolume Encyclopedia Judaica, Fred Skolnik served as editor of The Encyclopedia of Jewish Life Before and During the Holocaust, and Shmuel Himelstein is author of The Jewish Primer: Questions and Answers on Jewish Faith and Culture. This excellent work is an essential purchase for all public libraries, synagogue libraries, and special collections of Judaica. Jewish families will also benefit by having this work on hand for household use.-David B. Levy, Enoch Pratt Lib., Baltimore\ \
