Teach Yourself Judaism

by C.M. Pilkington

Teach Yourself Judaism explores the beliefs and practices of the Jewish faith and helps readers to understand them in the context of a living religion. Key topics discussed include the roots of Judaism, its development and its variety of forms, the principles of life-cycle rituals, the importance of time and season in both home and synagogue, and the impact of the Holocaust and the creation of an Israeli state on modern Jewish self understanding. . . .

Genres: Jewish

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Danny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a lot. No judgment. That's not what this was about, deciding if Judaism is true or right. It was about a clear understanding. I achieved that goal.