An introduction to Judaism

Resource Information

The work An introduction to Judaism represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Waubonsee Community College. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

An introduction to Judaism

Statement of responsibility

Nicholas de Lange

Creator

• De Lange, N. R. M., (Nicholas Robert Michael), 1944-

Subject

• Judaism
• Judaism -- Introductions
• Judaistik
• Judaism
• Judentum
• Judentum
• Judendom

Genre

• Introductions

Language

eng

Summary

"In this new edition, contemporary Judaism is presented in all its rich diversity, including both traditional and modern theologies as well as secular forms of Jewish identity. While the focus of the book is on developments that have taken place in the past 200 years, they are set against a historical background, going back to the Bible. Beginning with a description of the Jewish people as it exists in today's world, it studies the unique concept of Jewish peoplehood and its survival over the centuries in the face of many challenges. An account of the key texts is followed by studies of the different interpretations of the religion, and the ways that life is lived out both in the home and in the community. Jewish theology is described both historically and in terms of contemporary issues. An important and distinctive section considers the goals of Jewish life and faith." --Book Jacket

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

296

Illustrations

• illustrations
• maps

Index

index present

LC call number

BM561

LC item number

.D378 2010

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography