Judaism: A Very Short Introduction

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Norman Solomon (Member of Wolfson College, Oxford, and the Oxford University Teaching and Research Unit in Hebrew and Jewish Studies.)

Judaism

A Very Short Introduction

Norman Solomon (Member of Wolfson College, Oxford, and the Oxford University Teaching and Research Unit in Hebrew and Jewish Studies.)

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Oxford University Press
09 September 2014

Religion & beliefs; Religion: general; Judaism

Series: Very Short Introductions

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.

By: Norman Solomon (Member of Wolfson College Oxford and the Oxford University Teaching and Research Unit in Hebrew and Jewish Studies.)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 173mm, Width: 114mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 151g
ISBN: 9780199687350
ISBN 10: 0199687358
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 09 September 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

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).