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OverviewThis book is a concise guide to the history, beliefs and practices of this major world faith. Covering all the key aspects of Judaism, including the impact of the Holocaust and the significance of Israel on Jewish self-understanding, gain real insight into what it means to be Jewish today. Full Product DetailsAuthor: C. M. HoffmanPublisher: John Murray Press Imprint: Teach Yourself Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 19.90cm Weight: 0.306kg ISBN: 9781444103489ISBN 10: 1444103482 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 28 May 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents: 1. Approaching Judaism : 2. The roots of belief and practice - the Bible : 3. The chain of tradition - the Talmud : 4. Orthodox Judaism : 5. Non-Orthodox Judaism : 6. Food laws : 7. Life and death matters : 8. Jewish education : 9. Marriage : 10. Prayer : 11. The Synagogue : 12. The Sabbath : 13. The rhythm of the year - festivals and fasts : 14. The pilgrim festivals : 15. The New Year and the Day of Atonement : 16. The Holocaust : 17. Israel : Taking it furtherReviewsAuthor InformationC.M. HOFFMAN is a lecturer in religious studies and the author of several books on Judaism. JONATHAN GORSKY is the consultant for this book. He is an Orthodox Jew and the educational advisor for the Council of Christians and Jews. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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