A Brief Introduction to Judaism
Author | : Tim Dowley |
Publisher | : Fortress Press |
Total Pages | : 140 |
Release | : 2019-06-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781506450414 |
ISBN-13 | : 1506450415 |
Rating | : 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Brief Introduction to Judaism written by Tim Dowley and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brief introduction to Judaism is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Judaism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Jewish beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary. It is ideal for courses on Judaism and will be a useful, concise reference for all readers eager to know more about this important religious tradition and its place in our contemporary world.