Clears up misconceptions about Judaism, explains its traditions, and describes the problems that face modern Judaism
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ofwhat had until his time been an unproblematic concept, Judaism, and by putting the issue of Jewish diversity squarely on the scholarly ... They are created and used by a community to define itself and thus also to set its boundaries.
Taking a fresh look at American Judaism today, Jack Wertheimer, a leading authority on the subject, sets out to discover how Jews of various orientations practice their religion in this radically altered landscape.
John Allen's discussion of Judaism dates to 1816; for many years, it was the authoritative history of the Jews from the time of Abraham through to the modern day. When...
The Way of Torah: An Introduction to Judaism
The second day of Pesah is the first day for harvesting grain in the Land of Israel. In the time of the Second Temple the Jews initiated the harvest with a formal ceremony in a barley field outside of Jerusalem.
Here are the basics: Being Jewish (being “a Jew”) means you’re a Member of the Tribe (an M-O-T). The tribe started with a couple named Abraham and Sarah about 4,000 years ago, it grew over time, and it’s still here today.
In an attempt to gain an integrated view of Judaism, this book addresses certain themes, including the understanding of space and place, rites of passage, and attitudes toward women in religion and scripture.
Weber’s classic study which deals specifically with: Types of Asceticism and the Significance of Ancient Judaism, History and Social Organization of Ancient Palestine, Political Organization and Religious Ideas in the Time of the ...
Judaism and Its History: In Two Parts