Judaism in North America - An Introduction

Beginning with an overview of the history of Judaism, this book covers key topics in the study of Judaism including the major texts of Judaism, the Jewish Life Cycle, Rabbinic Literature, and the Jewish calendar. The book also explores how Jews view themselves and are viewed by others, and the rise of the Jewish GenZ.The book is illustrated with over 50 illustrations and each chapter contains suggested further reading and a glossary of key terms and concepts. The chapters in this book were first published in the digital collection Bloomsbury Religion in North America. Covering North America''s diverse religious traditions, this digital collection provides reliable and peer-reviewed articles and ebooks for students and instructors. Learn more and get access for your library at www.theologyandreligiononline.com/bloomsbury-religion-in-north-america

Summary

An up-to-date survey of Judaism which provides historical context and addresses key contemporary issues

Product details

• Authors: Gary Porton, Gary G Porton
• Assisted by: Gary Porton (Editor), Gary G. Porton (Editor), Porton Gary G. (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.08.2024
• EAN: 9781350406827
• ISBN: 978-1-350-40682-7
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 244 mm x 12 mm
• Series: Bloomsbury Religion in North America
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; RELIGION / Judaism / General, North America, Judaism, North America (USA and Canada), Jewish; GenZ; ritual; Hebrew Bible; Rabbinic literature