Judaism

by Israel Abrahams

The writer has attempted in this volume to take up a few of the most characteristic points in Jewish doctrine and practice, and to explain some of the various phases through which they have passed, since the first centuries of the Christian era.

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Genres: Religion, Judaism, Classics, Spirituality

44 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2003

About the author

Israel Abrahams, MA (honoris causa) (b. London, November 26, 1858; d. Cambridge, October 6, 1925) was one of the most distinguished Jewish scholars of his generation. He wrote a number of classics on Judaism, most notably, Jewish Life in the Middle Ages (1896).

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Reviews

[Jake Chaplin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whilst I think the book had some good points, it was pretty dull and uninteresting compared to a lot of texts on Judaism. Furthermore, I feel that this book is better for people who already have a decent understanding of Judaism. This book already assumes so, which can be quite disadvantageous as it's small and case easily convince people that it's a beginners book.

[Charles Hopper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent study

I find this an excellent study. They are many topics that are brought up that I have never considered. I would definitely recommend this book for studying Judaism.

[Patrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

This came as a free ebook on Amazon as the author was obviously not a contemporary one. it does contain quite a lot of information but the presentation is less preferred. I respect the knowledge and scholarship.

From Wiki:
Israel Abrahams, MA (honoris causa) (b. London, November 26, 1858; d. Cambridge, October 6, 1925) was one of the most distinguished Jewish scholars of his generation. He wrote a number of classics on Judaism, most notably, Jewish Life in the Middle Ages (1896).

[Patricia Wolverton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thought provoking

This book was informative in a different way. It explores Judaism philosophically rather than in history or as the religion. It was a sort of philosophical comparison with Judaism, Christianity and other philosophical views.

[Jay’s Bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned so much from this book. I highlighted so many beautiful quotes. This book made me even more excited to be Jewish.

[El Hoffman · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF, don’t like writing style.

[Roselyn Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Israel, the land of the Jewish people!

[Kat · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was too hard to understand. It was a quick read and brief overview of the history of judaism but I did not learn much. In my research of judaism I have learned much more from websites. I will be searching for other books that are easier to comprehend. It was not so much the language but the structure and how he presented the content in such a condensed form.

[Gita Sturtevant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome

This book is factual informative and helps a layman like myself to educate ourselves and others so a better world remains. Thank you Amazon for this book of education.

[Margie · Rating 2 out of 5]

meh