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Judaism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Solomon, Norman is a religious work available to read on EtoBox.
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A concise guide to all aspects of Jewish faith and practiceIncludes the history of Judaism and its development thoughout the centuriesExplores what Judaism means around the world todayConsiders some of big issues including the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of IsraelPart of the bseries - over six million copies sold worldwideestselling Very Short IntroductionsNormon 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.Readership: General readers and students interested in Judaism and religion.Author InformationNorman Solomon, Member
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It is typically read by readers engaging with religious study and devotional practice.
Common subject areas: religion, theology.
- Author
- Solomon, Norman
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Published
- 2000
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780192853905
- Category
- religious
- Subjects
- Judaism, Fiction, Religion
- Rating
- 3.3 / 5 (309 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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