Studying Judaism: The Critical Issues

ISBN-13: 9780826497192 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 248 str.

Melanie J Wright

Opis

This volume in the Studying World Religions series is an essential guide to the study of Judaism. Clearly structured to cover all the major areas of study, including historical foundations, scripture, worship, society, material culture, thought and ethics, this is the ideal study aid for those approaching Judaism for the first time. Studying Judaism offers readers the chance to engage with a religious tradition as a diverse, living phenomenon.
Its approach is 'critical' in two major respects: its use of the dimensional approach to the study of religions as an interpretive framework, and its focus on matters perceived as problematic by insider and/or outsider commentators, such as gender, demography, geo-politics, the 'museumization' of Jewish cultures and its impact on religion and identity. This book is the perfect companion for the fledgling student of Judaism.

Spis treści

Author Biography Tribute Series Preface Acknowledgments 1. Introduction 2. What is Judaism? 3. Authority 4. Worship, Festivals and Mysticism 5. Beliefs 6. Gender 7. Politics 8. Culture 9. Memory 10. Jews and Others 11. Studying Judaism: the critical issues: the future Notes Bibliography Index