This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Judaism covers the
history of the Jewish religion, ranging from its biblical roots,
through its formulation in the era of the Talmud, to the present day.
This collection covers the development of Judaism in the medieval
Christian and Islamic worlds, its varied responses to Enlightenment
and modernity, the creation of new philosophies of Judaism in the wake
of the Holocaust, and the establishment of the State of Israel, and
contemporary issues such as feminism, secularism, and the ethics of
war and medicine. This is done through a chronology, an introductory
essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary
section has over 800 cross-referenced entries on important
personalities in Jewish religious history, including biblical
personalities with an emphasis on how they are understood in Jewish,
Christian, and Islamic tradition. This book is an excellent access
point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about
Judaism.
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ISBN
9781442241428
Publisert
2015
Utgave
3. utgave
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Vendor
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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