Binding: Paperback
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.
Title: Judaism: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Solomon Norman (Member Of Wolfson College Oxford And The Oxford University Teaching And Research Unit In Hebrew And Jewish Studies.)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199687350
Pages: 176 Pages, Approx 13 Black And White Illustrations
Publication Date: 9/1/2014
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Judaism