Name: An Introduction to Judaism von Nicholas de Lange (University of Cambridge)
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An Introduction to Judaism Zusammenfassung

An Introduction to Judaism Nicholas de Lange (University of Cambridge)

Beginning with the question 'who is a Jew?', this book offers a lucid account of Judaism and the Jewish people. Written for Jews and non-Jews alike, be they students, teachers, or general interested readers, the book brings out the extraordinary richness and variety of Judaism: its historical depth, and the vigour and at times amazing endurance of its traditions - in the home, in the synagogue, in its literature, in individual and community life. Nicholas de Lange explains the history and details of inherited rituals and customs; of established religion; of concepts such as Zionism, Diaspora, Messianism. Half of the world's Jews live in North America and the rest are widely scattered, and the book is sensitive to the global context of Judaism. An Introduction to Judaism contains illustrative tables and maps, a full glossary, chronology, bibliography and index. This is a stimulating and comprehensive introduction to a major world culture.

An Introduction to Judaism Bewertungen

'Nicholas de Lange has produced an excellent introduction to Judaism, which will doubtless become a standard textbook for undergraduate students. It is not an easy task to write a popular work, which does not err on the side of superficiality, but de Lange has written a lucid and impressive work. This book is one of the best short one volume works on the subject of Judaism to the knowledge of this reviewer.' CCJJ
'... this book is invaluable'. The Times Literary Supplement
'Written with clarity and in a very pleasing style.' Expository Times
"De Lange has written this remarkably comprehensive analysis of Jews and Judaism." "...de Lange has clearly satisfied his objective, offering an overall introduction to Judaism that will be useful to both Jewish and non-Jewish readers." --Publishers Weekly, Feb. 14, 2000
"a valuable reference...But it is more than that, it provides stimulating introduction to a major world culture." --The Jerusalem Post, June 2, 2000
"..this volume provides a solid foundation for the study of contemporary Judaism. Recommended for public and undergraduate libraries." Naomi E. Hafter, Library Journal
"For intelligent readers...who wish to know how Jews variously perceive and practise their Judaism this book is invaluable." Louis Jacobs, The Times Literarty Supplement
"It speaks about Judaism in interesting, if in somewaht broad strokes, always emphasizing the aspects of Judaism that impact comtemporary world Jewry." The Clergy Jrnl
"It manages as well to provide an excellent sense of the intertwined historical development of the Jews and their religious civilization...De Lange brings comprehensive learning to his task, a love of clear language, and a scrupulous fairness to all elements of the comtemporary Jewish scene. I recommended the work fo introductory college courses or for adult education settings." RELIGIOUS STUDIES REVIEW Oct 2001

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; List of illustrations; List of tables; List of maps; Chronological table; The Jewish calendar; Map of the Jewish world in 1930; Map of the Jewish world today; 1. The Jews in the world; 2. The Jewish people and its past; 3. Jewish books; 4. The Jewish religion; 5. The family; 6. The community; 7. God and the Jewish people; 8. Objectives; 9. Judaism and the future; Glossary; Further reading; Index.

Zusätzliche Informationen

Sku

GOR003510619

ISBN 13

9780521466240

ISBN 10

0521466245

Titel

An Introduction to Judaism Nicholas de Lange (University of Cambridge)

Autor

Nicholas de Lange (University of Cambridge)

Serien

Introduction to Religion

Zustand

Gebraucht - Sehr Gut

Bindung

Broschiert

Verlag

Cambridge University Press

Datum

2000-02-17

Anzahl der Seiten

269

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N/A

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