Written with clarity and authority by an expert in the field, this new encyclopedia offers an in-depth study of all facets of this rich tradition. Combining breadth with a readable yet concise style, the author has produced a comprehensive volume that is balanced and accessible. It features a complete historical survey of Judaism, and covers figures from Cain to Chagall, topics from fasting to euthanasia, and locations from the Garden of Eden to the Wailing Wall. Dan Cohn-Sherbok's Concise Encyclopedia of Judaism is a lucid and invaluable addition to the library of students and anyone interested in the Jewish faith past and present.
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Written with clarity and authority by an expert in this field, this fresh new encyclopedia offers and in-depth study of all facets of this rich tradition.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781851681761
Publisert
1998-11-05
Utgiver
Vendor
Oneworld Publications
Vekt
318 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
135 mm
Dybde
17 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
288

Forfatter

Om bidragsyterne

Dan Cohn-Sherbok is a widely published and eminent scholar of Judaism. He is currently Professor of Judaism and the University of Wales at Lampeter, and visiting Professor of Interfaith Dialogue at Middlesex University. Among his titles published by Oneworld are Jewish Mysticism, A Short Introduction to Judaism and A Short History of Judaism.