Judaism: An Introduction

Informationen zum Autor C.M. HOFFMAN is a lecturer in religious studies and the author of several books on Judaism. JONATHAN GORSKY is the consultant for this book. He is an Orthodox Jew and the educational advisor for the Council of Christians and Jews. Klappentext Judaism - an Introduction is a comprehensive guide to the beliefs and practices of the Jewish faith. Judaism - an Introduction is a comprehensive guide to the beliefs and practices of the Jewish faith. Zusammenfassung Judaism - an Introduction is a comprehensive guide to the beliefs and practices of the Jewish faith. Inhaltsverzeichnis : 1. Approaching Judaism: 2. The roots of belief and practice - the Bible: 3. The chain of tradition - the Talmud: 4. Orthodox Judaism: 5. Non-Orthodox Judaism: 6. Food laws: 7. Life and death matters: 8. Jewish education: 9. Marriage: 10. Prayer: 11. The Synagogue: 12. The Sabbath: 13. The rhythm of the year - festivals and fasts: 14. The pilgrim festivals: 15. The New Year and the Day of Atonement: 16. The Holocaust: 17. Israel: Taking it further

Product details

• Authors: C. M. Hoffman, C Hoffman, C M Hoffman, C. M. Hoffman, C.M. Hoffman
• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.05.2010
• EAN: 9781444103489
• ISBN: 978-1-4441-0348-9
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 24 mm
• Series: Teach Yourself General; Teach Yourself General; Teach Yourself - General
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; RELIGION / Judaism / General, RELIGION / Judaism / Rituals & Practice, Religion: general, Judaism: life and practice, Religious life and practice