Judaism: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 0199687358
- ISBN-13
- 9780199687350
- Series
- Judaism
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 177
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Author
- Norman Solomon
Description
Outlines the basics of practical Judaism and considers how Judaism has responded to, and dealt with, a number of key issues and debates, including the impact of the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel.
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