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<p><P>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 &#151; its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects. Modern concerns 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.</p> <h3>Children's Literature</h3> <p>Authored by a theology lecturer at the University of Oxford and Fellow in Modern Jewish Thought at the Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies, this work provides an accessible, perceptive introduction to central features and figures in Judaism, in a non-biased manner. Separated into nine broad chapters, the work begins by answering the questions: Who are the Jews? How did Judaism and Christianity split up? How did Judaism develop? The fourth chapter focuses on the calendar and festivals, while the fifth addresses the spiritual life of prayer, meditation and Torah. Next, the making of a Jewish home is discussed. Chapter Seven begins again the historical tr

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Author

Norman Solomon [Solomon, Norman]

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA

Published

2000

Language

EN

ISBN

9780192853905

Category

religious

Subjects

Religion, Philosophy, Fiction

Rating

3.3 / 5 (309 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14