Judaism : history, belief, and practice /

This book examines the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Jewish faith, including basic beliefs and doctrines, Jewish philosophy, and the lives of past and present figures whose contributions have shaped its development.

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Other Authors: Stefon, Matt
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Britannica Educational Pub. in association with Rosen Educational Services, 2012.
Series:Britannica guide to religion.
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Table of Contents:
  • The history of Judaism : beginnings to the second temple
  • Hellenistic Judaism
  • Rabbinic Judaism
  • Modern Judaism
  • The literature of Judaism
  • Basic beliefs and doctrines
  • Basic practices and institutions
  • The religious year and holidays
  • Jewish mysticism
  • Jewish myth and legend
  • Jewish philosophy
  • Foundational figures of Jewish tradition
  • Rulers
  • Prophets
  • Post-exilic and Hellenistic period figures
  • Medieval figures
  • Modern figures
  • Judaism in world perspective.