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Judaism - An Introduction
A concise guide to the history, beliefs, and practices of a major world religion, covering everything from the beginnings of the faith to modern events such as the horrors of the Holocaust and the founding of the state of Israel
Assuming no prior knowledge of Judaism, this guide delves into its roots and development, considers the practicalities of pursuing a Jewish way of life, and ensures that readers quickly have a thorough understanding of the beliefs and practices of this major world religion. It covers Orthodox and Non-Orthodox Judaism, food laws, Jewish education, marriage, prayer, the synagogue, the Sabbath, the Talmud, the holidays, and the increasingly high-profile Kabbalah.
Assuming no prior knowledge of Judaism, this guide delves into its roots and development, considers the practicalities of pursuing a Jewish way of life, and ensures that readers quickly have a thorough understanding of the beliefs and practices of this major world religion. It covers Orthodox and Non-Orthodox Judaism, food laws, Jewish education, marriage, prayer, the synagogue, the Sabbath, the Talmud, the holidays, and the increasingly high-profile Kabbalah.
- GenresJudaismNonfiction
384 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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