Understanding Judaism
Published on 30. October 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
150 pages
978-1-903765-28-9 (ISBN)
Description
Rabbi Rosen presents a serious and concise overview of Jewish history, theology and practice from Judaism's biblical origins to the present day. The book provides an integrated approach that relates the main developments in Judaism to their historical context. The author is an Orthodox rabbi and academic. The book is written from the perspective of a committed and a practising Jew but is not uncritical and incorporates different perspectives.
Reviews / Votes
"Jeremy Rosen has provided a most readable and useful smorgasbord of Jewish history, biblical law and ethics, concepts and issues in Talmudic theology, medieval philosophy and mysticism, a survey of modern movements in Jewish life, the challenges of fundamentalism, and daily rituals and life cycles." The Jewish Chronicle "What Rosen attempts to do in this book is vast, embracing history, theology, spirituality, sociology and politics... This is a general introduction to the world of Judaism, seen through the eyes of a scholar/practitioner and is highly to be recommended." New ConnexionsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
maps
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-903765-28-9 (9781903765289)
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Person
Rabbi Dr Jeremy Rosen is Professor and Chairman of the Faculty For Comparative Religion, Antwerp, Belgium and Director of the YAKAR Educational Centre in London. He is a graduate in philosophy from Cambridge University. He has been Headmaster and Principal of Carmel College and has held various posts as an Orthodox rabbi and College lecturer
Content
Preface 1. An Historical Overview 2. A Theological Overview: 1 3. A Theological Overview: 2 4. The Jewish Year 5. The Jewish Day 6. The Jewish Life Cycle 7. Jewish Theology 8. Judaism Today 9. Judaism: The Future Glossary Further Reading Index