
Judaism
A Very Short Introduction
Norman Solomon(Author)
Oxford University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 28. August 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-19-968735-0 (ISBN)
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Description
Normon Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. Demonstrating the diverse nature and ethnic origin of those with the Jewish faith, Solomon explores how the Jewish religion has developed in the 2,000 years since the days of the Bible.
This Very Short Introduction starts by outlining the basics of practical Judaism - its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects - and goes on to consider 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. In this new edition, Solomon considers issues of contemporary Judaism in the twenty first century.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
This Very Short Introduction starts by outlining the basics of practical Judaism - its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects - and goes on to consider 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. In this new edition, Solomon considers issues of contemporary Judaism in the twenty first century.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Approx 13 black and white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 173 mm
Width: 114 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
151 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-968735-0 (9780199687350)
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Book
approx. 06/2026
3rd Edition
Oxford University Press
€13.00
Not yet published
Person
Norman Solomon is now retired, but was a Fellow in Modern Jewish Thought at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies, and is affiliated to the Faculty of Oriental Studies at Oxford University. He is the author of Historical Dictionary of Judaism, 2nd edition (Scarecrow Press Inc, 2006).
Author
Member of Wolfson College, Oxford, and the Oxford University Teaching and Research Unit in Hebrew and Jewish Studies.
Content
Introduction ; 1. Who are the Jews ; 2. How did Judaism and Christianity split up? ; 3. How did Judaism develop? ; 4. The calendar and festivals ; 5. The spiritual life - prayer, meditation, Torah ; 6. Making a Jewish home ; 7. Out of the ghetto, into the whirlwind ; 8. Judaism Today ; 9. 'Eternal law', changing times ; Further reading ; Index

