The Historical Dictionary of Judaism doesn't just present "religious" beliefs in a traditional sense, but investigates the complex intermingling of religion, devotion, lifestyle and culture, as it is found in diverse Jewish populations around the world and as it has evolved over the course of recent human history. Judaism, like many other cultural institutions, has rarely remained static—instead, continually investigating and questioning itself, metamorphosing in relation to the world. There are numerous useful, unique features that make this Dictionary user-friendly. Hebrew words are often included to further texture the entries, though each is fully explained in English. Historical charts focus on special issues such as Jewish theology, philosophy, and religious law. The bibliography includes an eclectic collection of reference, bibliographical, and primary source works, as well as many recent works accessible to the general reader. Additional, dedicated bibliographies are included for topics of particular interest such as Jewish Religious Texts, Women in Judaism, Christian-Jewish Relations, and Judaism and the Environment.

An illustrated history and explanation of the beliefs and practices of Judaism.

Written in response to students' worries over the demands of dealing with a range of complex and unfamiliar concepts, this handy reference book enables readers to grasp the essentials of Judaism up to graduate level. It also provides information for all who want to extend their general knowledge of Judaism.

Using a comprehensive model of teaching that includes planning, implementation, and evaluation, offers a teaching skills text for instruction at all grade levels and in all subject areas.

Product Description: Compiled by two internationally renowned experts, and with over 600 wide-ranging and informative entries, The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism provides the reader with an invaluable reference aid to all areas of the religion. Topics covered include:*The religion's forms and history*Its institutions, religious practices and life cycle rites *Key texts and people, symbols and holy days*An understanding of theological terms, doctrine and philosophy...read more

Identifies and defines people, places, and terms important to the Jewish faith.

An updated edition of the classic reference work adds nearly 250 new entries, with contributors from Israel, England, and the United States representing current thinking in the Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox movements. (view table of contents)

Identifies people, concepts, traditions, customs, terms, and phrases from the history of Judaism

Product Description: This concise dictionary contains over a thousand entries describing all the key aspects of Jewish religion, culture, and history. Entries range from "Aaron" to "Zugot" via "Abolition," "Cherub," "Documentary Hypothesis," "Euthanasia," and many other interesting and essential topics...read more

A comprehensive reference on Judaism features nearly 2,400 entries on important figures in Jewish history, religious issues, Hewbrew words and phrases, and covers all traditions within the faith

An encyclopedia of Judaica from Biblical times to the present contains hundreds of entries covering innumerable aspects of Jewish belief and practice, wisdom and culture, history and tradition, including biographies of great Jewish figures and thinkers. UP.

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Product Description: The Blackwell Dictionary of Judaica contains more than 7,000 concise entries and nearly half a million words on every aspect of Jewish history, civilization and religion. It will prove invaluable not only for students and teachers, but also for everyone who is interested in the fascinating richness of the Jewish tradition...read more

Entries provide an introduction to the people, places, and objects important to Jewish history and tradition

Fifteen hundred specially commissioned articles cover Jewish history and culture, including festivals, rituals, important individuals of the past, and prominent synagogues

Essays discuss Bible criticism, charity, conscience, death, destiny, education, evil, free will, the Holocaust, Islam, Jerusalem, love, peace, sin, the Talmud, and zionism