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Book Synopsis The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion by : Adele Berlin
Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion written by Adele Berlin and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2011 with total page 962 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion has been the go-to resource for students, scholars, and researchers in Judaic Studies since its 1997 publication. Now, The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion, Second Edition focuses on recent and changing rituals in the Jewish community that have come to the fore since the 1997 publication of the first edition, including the growing trend of baby-naming ceremonies and the founding of gay/lesbian synagogues. Under the editorship of Adele Berlin, nearly 200 internationally renowned scholars have created a new edition that incorporates updated bibliographies, biographies of 20th-century individuals who have shaped the recent thought and history of Judaism, and an index with alternate spellings of Hebrew terms. Entries from the previous edition have been be revised, new entries commissioned, and cross-references added, all to increase ease of navigation research." -- Provided by publisher.
Book Synopsis The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion by : Raphael Jehudah Zwi Werblowsky
Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion written by Raphael Jehudah Zwi Werblowsky and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The combined effort of Israeli, American, and European scholars, this dictionary reflects the great variety of Jewish religious expression, from the traditional approaches to such recent variations as Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist Judaism.
Book Synopsis A Popular Dictionary of Judaism by : Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok
Download or read book A Popular Dictionary of Judaism written by Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise dictionary of Judaism contains over a thousand entries describing all the key aspects of religion, culture and history in the Jewish faith. Designed for the student as well as the general reader, it deserves a place in every library and every Jewish home.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of the Jewish Religion by : Ben Isaacson
Download or read book Dictionary of the Jewish Religion written by Ben Isaacson and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Judaism by : Norman Solomon
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Judaism written by Norman Solomon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Judaism covers the history of the Jewish religion through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 800 cross-referenced entries on important personalities in Jewish religious history.
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of the Jewish-Christian Dialogue by : Leon Klenicki
Download or read book A Dictionary of the Jewish-Christian Dialogue written by Leon Klenicki and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is an invaluable aid in helping readers become better acquainted with key issues involved in the relationship between Judaism and Christianity. It brings together significant discussions of major theological and religious topics that are an integral part of the faith dialogue between Jews and Christians." "Each topic is treated in two separate essays: one by a Christian scholar; the other by a Jewish scholar, and points of agreement and decisive differences stand out clearly."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Denominations, Jewish, Heathen, Mahometan and Christian, Ancient and Modern by : Hannah Adams
Download or read book A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Denominations, Jewish, Heathen, Mahometan and Christian, Ancient and Modern written by Hannah Adams and published by . This book was released on 1817 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Penguin Dictionary of Judaism by : Nicholas De Lange
Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of Judaism written by Nicholas De Lange and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2008-06-26 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Penguin Dictionary of Judaism is a remarkable feat of Reference scholarship by renowned Cambridge professor and translator, Nicholas de Lange. With an approachable A-Z format the book covers everything from Jewish traditions and biographical entries on key historical figures to theology, religious law and practice, and the history of Jewish thought. Each entry is presented with clarity, precision and authority. With extensive cross-referencing and invaluable additional material such as a chronology of Judaism and the Jewish calendar, this is an essential companion for students of Jewish studies, Hebrew, Religion and Theology plus anyone with a general interest in this rich religion.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Jewish Lore and Legend by : Alan Unterman
Download or read book Dictionary of Jewish Lore and Legend written by Alan Unterman and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2012-09-24 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This richly-illustrated dictionary captures the richness and vitality of Jewish religion and culture: the web of legend and folklore crucial to understanding Judaism. The result is a vital and long-needed companion for anyone seeking to understand the Jewish world now and in past centuries. It describes all the main characters and the legends that have grown up around them; Jewish methods of Biblical interpretation; the framework of Jewish law, literature and poetry; the festivals of the Jewish Year; the different languages and subgroups within the community; and the many countries that Jews have lived in, as well as the importance of the Holy Land. Also revealed is a comprehensive picture of another side of Judaism. This is a world populated by angels and demons; sages and Kabbalists; creatures unknown to zoologists; lucky and unlucky days and numbers; and the hope for a Messianic era when the dead will arise, and man will live in harmony with nature.
Book Synopsis The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism by : Alan Avery-Peck
Download or read book The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism written by Alan Avery-Peck and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-02-24 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled by two internationally renowned experts, and with over 600 wide-ranging and informative entries, The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism provides the reader with an invaluable reference aid to all areas of the religion. Topics covered include: *The religion's forms and history *Its institutions, religious practices and life cycle rites *Key texts and people, symbols and holy days *An understanding of theological terms, doctrine and philosophy.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Jewish Terms by : Ronald L. Eisenberg
Download or read book Dictionary of Jewish Terms written by Ronald L. Eisenberg and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vocabulary of Judaism includes religious terms, customs, Hebrew, Aramaic and Yiddish terms, terms related to American Jewish life and the State of Israel. All are represented in this new guide, with easy to read explanation and cross-references.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Jewish Biography by : Dan Cohn-Sherbok
Download or read book Dictionary of Jewish Biography written by Dan Cohn-Sherbok and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-01-07 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Abraham to Saul Bellow, from Moses Maimonides to Woody Allen, from the Baal Shem Tov to Albert Einstein, this comprehensive dictionary of Jewish biographies provides a first point of entry into the fascinating richness of the Jewish heritage. Modelled on the highly acclaimed Dictionary of Christian Biography (Continuum 2001) and with the advice of leading Jewish scholars, the Dictionary of Jewish Biography provides a rapid reference to those Jewish men and women who have, over the last four thousand years, contributed to the life of the Jewish people and the history of the Jewish religion. This dictionary will prove essential for general readers interested in the evolution of Judaism from ancient times to the present day, a perfect study aid for students and teachers. Designed as an accessible reference tool, this volume is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the history of the Jewish people - the uninitiated will become initiated; the curious will become informed; the informed will now have a handy reference tool.
Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of the Jews by : Alan Unterman
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the Jews written by Alan Unterman and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ready reference tells the history of the Jewish people through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, places, events, institutions, and aspects of culture, society, economy, and politics. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Jewish people.
Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Prophets in Islam and Judaism by : Scott B. Noegel
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Prophets in Islam and Judaism written by Scott B. Noegel and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2002-09-26 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both traditions recognize and draw theological and historical lessons from some of the same narrative sources, but this is the first comparative resource to provide interdisciplinary coverage of the history and textual sources associated with prophets and prophecy. This thorough treatment of a difficult and increasingly controversial subject area will encourage and cultivate knowledge and understanding.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Judaism in the Biblical Period by : Jacob Neusner
Download or read book Dictionary of Judaism in the Biblical Period written by Jacob Neusner and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This invaluable reference defines concepts, religious practices, theological terms, persons, places, and essential vocabulary from the writings of Judaism, ranging from the time of the Pentateuch's final formation until the close of the Babylonian Talmud. Over 3,300 entries by seventy international scholars offer historical literary, religious, and archaeological background for understanding the canonical form of the Bible, the texts of the Second Temple period, and the classical writings of rabbinic Judaism. The scope of this volume includes, among other things, information on Philo and Josephus, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Mishnah, and the Talmud, as well as key figures in the history of both Judaism and early Christianity. The "Dictionary of Judaism in the Biblical Period" offers a reliable guide to the wealth of material useful for reading the Holy Scriptures. It has few rivals when it comes to accuracy and readability, and will be an indispensable resource for anyone studying religion.
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Judaism and Christianity by : Dan Cohn-Sherbok
Download or read book A Dictionary of Judaism and Christianity written by Dan Cohn-Sherbok and published by Trinity PressIntl. This book was released on 1991 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Judaism written by Arye Forta and published by Heinemann. This book was released on 1995 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now revised in line with the new GCSE criteria and revised syllabuses for Religious Studies, an introduction to basic Jewish beliefs and traditions, the Jewish year, Judaism in the home, and how Judaism affects everyday life. From the EXAMINING RELIGIONS series.
