The articles in this volume originated from lectures given in two meetings devoted to the Samaritans. The first was the sixth conference of the Societe d'Etudes Samaritaines, which took place at the University of Haifa in July 2004. The second meeting was part of the SBL International Conference in Vienna, July 2007. The volume reflects the current state of research on the Samaritans. It presents a wide spectrum of approaches, including historical questions, the political, religious and social context of the Samaritans in the past and present, linguistic approaches,...
The articles in this volume originated from lectures given in two meetings devoted to the Samaritans. The first was the sixth conference of the
The papers in this collection commemorate the quincentennial of the Columbian encounter with the New World. They focus on religion in Spain and New Spain during the years immediately surrounding Columbus' first voyage, providing background on events in the age of exploration.
The papers in this collection commemorate the quincentennial of the Columbian encounter with the New World. They focus on religion in Spain and New Sp...
Menachem Mor Philip M and Ethel Klutznick Chair In Je
This collection of 21 articles and a panel discussion reviews and analyses the history and implications of the dualistic paradigm that has characterised Judaism throughout the ages: pluralism and sectarianism, religiosity and secularity, universalism and separatism, reform and uniformity. Particular attention is paid to the history and effects of different religious groups, movements and political trends.
This collection of 21 articles and a panel discussion reviews and analyses the history and implications of the dualistic paradigm that has characteris...
This collection of essays is written by thinkers who set out to define what is at stake for American Judaism, due to current crises between church and state. Topics include: religious liberty in the military; state aid to sectarian schools; and state and religion in Israel.
This collection of essays is written by thinkers who set out to define what is at stake for American Judaism, due to current crises between church and...
The papers in this collection focus on Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Baha'i and Mormon pilgrims and travellers to the Holy Land from the 7th century to the 1990s.
The papers in this collection focus on Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Baha'i and Mormon pilgrims and travellers to the Holy Land from the 7th century to t...
