The Oxford Dictionary Of The Jewish Religion

Author : Adele Berlin
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 962 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780199730049

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The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion by Adele Berlin Pdf

"The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion has been the go-to resource for students, scholars, and researchers in Judaic Studies since its 1997 publication. Now, The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion, Second Edition focuses on recent and changing rituals in the Jewish community that have come to the fore since the 1997 publication of the first edition, including the growing trend of baby-naming ceremonies and the founding of gay/lesbian synagogues. Under the editorship of Adele Berlin, nearly 200 internationally renowned scholars have created a new edition that incorporates updated bibliographies, biographies of 20th-century individuals who have shaped the recent thought and history of Judaism, and an index with alternate spellings of Hebrew terms. Entries from the previous edition have been be revised, new entries commissioned, and cross-references added, all to increase ease of navigation research." -- Provided by publisher.

Author : Norman Solomon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781442241428

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Historical Dictionary of Judaism by Norman Solomon Pdf

This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Judaism covers the history of the Jewish religion 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.

Author : Raphael Jehudah Zwi Werblowsky,R. J. Zwi Werblowsky,Geoffrey Wigoder
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Judaism
ISBN : UOM:39015049668885

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The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion by Raphael Jehudah Zwi Werblowsky,R. J. Zwi Werblowsky,Geoffrey Wigoder Pdf

The combined effort of Israeli, American, and European scholars, this dictionary reflects the great variety of Jewish religious expression, from the traditional approaches to such recent variations as Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist Judaism.

Author : Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok,Dan Cohn-Sherbok
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Judaism
ISBN : 9780700703579

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A Popular Dictionary of Judaism by Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok,Dan Cohn-Sherbok Pdf

First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Louis Jacobs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:901469583

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A Concise Companion to the Jewish Religion by Louis Jacobs Pdf

This guide to Jewish religion contains information on every aspect of Jewish belief and practice, both ancient and modern. From Maimonides to Methuselah, Jacobs provides a source of information for anyone wanting to learn more about Judaism.

Author : Dan Cohn-Sherbok
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780826480408

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Dictionary of Jewish Biography by Dan Cohn-Sherbok Pdf

From Abraham to Saul Bellow, from Moses Maimonides to Woody Allen, from the Balla Shem Tov to Albert Einstein, this comprehensive dictionary of Jewish biographies provides a first point of entry into the richness of the Jewish heritage. With the advice of leading Jewish scholars, the Dictionary of Jewish Biography provides a rapid reference to those Jewish men and women who have, over the last four thousand years, contributed to the life of the Jewish people and the history of the Jewish religion. This dictionary will prove essential for general readers interested in the evolution of Judaism from ancient times to the present day, a perfect study aid for students and teachers.

Author : John Bowker
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 1144 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Reference
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019265961

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The Oxford Dictionary of World Religions by John Bowker Pdf

The best-value and most wide-ranging reference volume available on the subject The Oxford Dictionary of World Religions is an exceptionally wide-ranging A-Z reference guide to the history, beliefs, dogmas, practices, individuals, customs, and artefacts of the worlds religions past and present. As well as detailed information on individual religious traditions there arefascinating general entries on common topics such as prayer, ethics, asceticism, confession, cosmology, art and architecture, and music. With over 8,200 entries from eighty multi-faith international contributors this really is the definitive one-volume work on all the worlds religions.

Author : Norman Solomon
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105018397930

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Judaism by Norman Solomon Pdf

Norman Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. In addition to surveying the nature and development of Judaism, this Very Short Introduction outlines the basics of practical Judaism -- its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects. Modernconcerns and debates of the Jewish people are also addressed, such as the impact of the Holocaust, the establishment of the State of Israel, the status of women, and medical and commercial ethics.

Author : Raphael Jehudah Zwi Werblowsky
Publisher : Jerusalem : Massada-P.E.C. Press, 1966 [c1965]
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Judaism
ISBN : LCCN:68102358

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The Encyclopedia of the Jewish Religion by Raphael Jehudah Zwi Werblowsky Pdf

Author : Norman Solomon
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191511080

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Judaism: A Very Short Introduction by Norman Solomon Pdf

Normon Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. Demonstrating the diverse nature and ethnic origin of those with the Jewish faith, Solomon explores how the Jewish religion has developed in the 2,000 years since the days of the Bible. This Very Short Introduction starts by outlining the basics of practical Judaism - its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects - and goes on to consider how Judaism has responded to, and dealt with, a number of key issues and debates, including the impact of the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel. In this new edition, Solomon considers issues of contemporary Judaism in the twenty first century. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Simon Blackburn
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005-10-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780198610137

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The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy by Simon Blackburn Pdf

Comprehensive and authoritative, this dictionary provides wide-ranging and lively coverage of not only Western philosophical traditions, but also themes from Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and Jewish philosophy.

Author : Christian Wiese,Martina Urban
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110247756

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German-Jewish Thought Between Religion and Politics by Christian Wiese,Martina Urban Pdf

German-Jewish intellectuals have occupied center stage in the discourse on Judaism and modernity since the Enlightenment. Dedicated to Paul Mendes-Flohr, this volume explores the complex interaction between Jewish thought and the often competing claims of non-Jewish society and culture, thus creating a rich image of German Jewry’s intellectual world in the modern period. The outcome is a unique collection of essays that provides crucial new insights into the religious and political dimension characterizing the thought of those populating the pantheon of German-Jewish thinkers in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Author : Simon Glustrom
Publisher : Jason Aronson, Incorporated
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781461631545

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The Language of Judaism by Simon Glustrom Pdf

Jews have long employed a rich, intricate, image-filled Hebrew vocabulary to express both their deepest beliefs and the specific details of their daily religious lives. The Language of Judaism is a lively and unique exposition of that vocabulary's most central terms and concepts. Responding to the news of today's non-Hebrew speakers, Rabbi Glustrom provides the terms in Hebrew, notes their English transliterations, and supplies the closest translations available. He then discusses the deeper meaning and significance of the terms, examining how they relate to various aspects of Jewish life. The Language of Judaism is exciting and unique for a variety of reasons. Certain it reveals the meaning of many terms and concepts that are vital to an understanding of Judaism. But more important, Rabbi Glustrom's vast knowledge of the material allows him to present each term in the precise context required to allow even beginners to understand it fully. Concepts from Mitzvah to Midrash, Teshuvah to Tanakh, Kol Nidre to Kibbutz come alive as Rabbi Glustrom explains their origins, histories, and derivations. The Language of Judaism is, on one level, a dictionary of terms. On another level, it is a complete exposition of the context and significance of those terms. But, when read at its highest level, The Language of Judaism is an examination and discussion of Jewish life itself.

Author : John Bowker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Religions
ISBN : 0198804903

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions by John Bowker Pdf

This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format.Abridged from the acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of World Religions this is the most comprehensive dictionary of religion available in paperback. Written by an expert team of contributors, the volume contains over 8,200 entries, an extensive topic index, and an original and in-depth introductory essay.The editor, Professor John Bowker, is an established authority on religious studies and a well-known broadcaster on BBC Radio and the World Service.Containing entries on religions, movements, sects, and cults, texts, individuals, sacred sites, customs, ethics, and themes, this dictionary is both extensive and accessible. Fully cross-referenced for ease of use, it is suitable for anybody interested in finding out more about the religions of theworld.

Author : Michael L. Brown
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585580873

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Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus : Volume 1 by Michael L. Brown Pdf

An honest, fair, and thorough discussion of the issues raised in Jewish Christian apologetics, covering thirty-five objections on general and historical themes.