3000 Years of Judaism in 30 Days: Understanding Jewish History, Beliefs, and Practices

by Howard Lupovitch

Judaism is not only a religious faith but also a set of beliefs, practices, symbols, and institutions. More than that, it’s a civilization and culture of a people both diverse and united by a history of exile and perseverance.

Explore the storied history, texts, and traditions of one of the world’s oldest living religions and civilizations. As an award-winning professor and an observant Jew, Howard Lupovitch brings a wealth of knowledge to his audio course on Judaism. With the balanced perspective of a scholar, he guides you through its rise, development, and diversification. Under his tutelage, you will also discover the fascinating differences and similarities between Judaism and other Abrahamic faiths.

Starting with a general introduction, you’ll establish a contextual framework and learn essential vocabulary. Prof. Lupovitch then takes you on a journey through the history of Judaism in three sections:

Ancient Israel: Examine the Hebrew Bible, the concept of diaspora, and the origins of Jewish beliefs.
Judaism’s Emergence as a Way of Life: Learn why Rabbinic Judaism became the religion’s dominant form and established the pillars of Jewish customs.
Modern Challenges: Study different denominations and labels as well as debates on Jewish identity.

Whether your interests lie in history, interreligious understanding, or culture, this course will enlighten and entertain you.

Genres: Nonfiction

Audiobook

Published May 8, 2019

Reviews

[Mike]

Knowing pretty much nothing about Judaism except what I gathered through a Catholic education and assorted other conversations since, I found this really informative to listen to. (It's not exactly an audiobook, but more of a lecture series.) The speaker is engaging and he presents the material in logical chunks, from the biblical origin stories of Judaism all the way to present day, giving the perfect amount of detail for a first introduction to the religion's history and cultural evolution over 3,000 years.

[sweetroll · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read 🙂 If you don't know much about Judaism it's a great place to start

[Moud Barthez · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book for summing up the Jewish history

[John Machata · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. Delightfully informative.

[Patsy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting, but, lengthy, book on the history of Judaism. I learned from this adding to the my knowledge base in the Bible and the history of its people.