Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of Judaism written by Nicholas De Lange and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2008-06-26 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Penguin Dictionary of Judaism is a remarkable feat of Reference scholarship by renowned Cambridge professor and translator, Nicholas de Lange. With an approachable A-Z format the book covers everything from Jewish traditions and biographical entries on key historical figures to theology, religious law and practice, and the history of Jewish thought. Each entry is presented with clarity, precision and authority. With extensive cross-referencing and invaluable additional material such as a chronology of Judaism and the Jewish calendar, this is an essential companion for students of Jewish studies, Hebrew, Religion and Theology plus anyone with a general interest in this rich religion.
Download or read book Dictionary of Jewish Lore and Legend written by Alan Unterman and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2012-09-24 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This richly-illustrated dictionary captures the richness and vitality of Jewish religion and culture: the web of legend and folklore crucial to understanding Judaism. The result is a vital and long-needed companion for anyone seeking to understand the Jewish world now and in past centuries. It describes all the main characters and the legends that have grown up around them; Jewish methods of Biblical interpretation; the framework of Jewish law, literature and poetry; the festivals of the Jewish Year; the different languages and subgroups within the community; and the many countries that Jews have lived in, as well as the importance of the Holy Land. Also revealed is a comprehensive picture of another side of Judaism. This is a world populated by angels and demons; sages and Kabbalists; creatures unknown to zoologists; lucky and unlucky days and numbers; and the hope for a Messianic era when the dead will arise, and man will live in harmony with nature.
Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of Religions written by John R. Hinnells and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Popular Dictionary of Judaism written by Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise dictionary of Judaism contains over a thousand entries describing all the key aspects of religion, culture and history in the Jewish faith. Designed for the student as well as the general reader, it deserves a place in every library and every Jewish home.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Jews and Jewish Life written by Dan Cohn-Sherbok and published by . This book was released on 2018-02 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Judaism written by Norman Solomon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book A Popular Dictionary of Judaism written by Hugh Joseph Schonfield and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Blackwell Dictionary of Judaica written by Dan Cohn-Sherbok and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1992-01 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Glossary of Jewish Life written by Kerry M. Olitzky and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 1992 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2,400 entries on most every aspect of Judaism including theology, religious practices, daily living, and world history.
Download or read book Dictionary of Jewish Lore Legend written by Alan Unterman and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1991-07-17 with total page 647 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear and well-illustrated guide to the main characters and legends of Judaism This book captures the richness and vitality of traditional Jewish culture: a web of legend, folklore and superstition that is crucial to understanding Judaism. Topics include Jewish law, literature and poetry; the festivals of the Jewish year; the languages and sub-groups within the Jewish community; and the many countries that Jews have lived in. The book also reveals another side of Judaism, a world populated by angels and demons, sages and Kabbalists, and creatures unknown to zoologists.
Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of Religions written by John R. Hinnells and published by Penguin (Non-Classics). This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully revised and updated dictionary is an invaluable reference for students of religion, containing a comprehensive bibliography as well as general and synoptic indexes.
Download or read book The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism written by Alan Avery-Peck and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-02-24 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 600 wide-ranging and informative entries, this dictionary provides the reader with an invaluable reference aid to all areas of Judaism.
Download or read book The Universal Jewish Encyclopedia written by Isaac Landman and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dictionary of Jewish Terms written by Ronald L. Eisenberg and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vocabulary of Judaism includes religious terms, customs, Hebrew, Aramaic and Yiddish terms, terms related to American Jewish life and the State of Israel. All are represented in this new guide, with easy to read explanation and cross-references.
Download or read book The Dictionary of Judaism written by Dagobert D. Runes and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Judaism written by Sara E. Karesh and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated A to Z reference containing over 800 entries providing information on the theology, people, historical events, institutions and movements related to the religion of Judaism.
Download or read book Dictionary of Judaism written by Dagobert David Runes and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
