An Introduction to Judaism

by Nicholas de Lange

• ISBN13: 9780521735049
• ISBN10: 0521735041
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781316153437
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-25
• Publisher: Ingram Pub Services
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Summary

In this new edition contemporary Judaism is presented in all its rich diversity, including both traditional and modern theologies as well as secular forms of Jewish identity. While the focus of the book is on developments that have taken place in the past two hundred years, they are set against a historical background, going back to the Bible. Beginning with a description of the Jewish people as it exists in today's world, it studies the unique concept of Jewish peoplehood and its survival over the centuries in the face of many challenges. An account of the key texts is followed by studies of the different interpretations of the religion, and the ways that life is lived out both in the home and in the community. Jewish theology is described both historically and in terms of contemporary issues. An important and distinctive section considers the goals of Jewish life and faith.

Table of Contents

List of tables, List of illustrations

Preface

Chronology

Map of the Jewish world in 1930

Map of the Jewish world in the 2000s

The Jews in the world

The Jewish people and its past

Jewish books

The Jewish religion

The family

The community

God and the Jewish people

Objectives

Judaism and the future

Glossary

Further reading

Index

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