Encyclopedia of Judaism

ISBN-13: 9780816073375 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 602 str.

Sara E. Karesh; Mitchell M. Hurvitz

Opis

Jewish people have settled around the world, adapted to their host nations, and produced cultural variances within Judaism. In doing so, they have experienced both prosperity and tragedy. In about 800 A-to-Z entries, Encyclopedia of Judaism explores a religion that has a 2,000-year recorded history and has been a part of the culture of almost every country and society around the globe. Encapsulating all things Jewish--language, laws, literature, arts, theology, ritual, land, culture, and personalities--this authoritative volume offers readers access to Judaism from both a historical and contemporary perspective.