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Can I read Judaism - Simple Guides on EtoBox?
Judaism - Simple Guides by David Starr-Glass is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Judaism - Simple Guides about?
THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU • to appreciate the wisdom of the world's oldest monotheistic religion • to understand what it means to be a Jew • to recognize the key Jewish festivals and the different aspects of Jewish practice and belief • to avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling and in personal relationships Judaism is the world's oldest monotheistic religion. While the number of its adherents has always been small, its principles and ethics have influenced Christianity and Islam, and its holy book, the Hebrew Bible, is arguably the foundation document of Western civilization. The most important principle in Judaism is the belief in a single, ineffable Godhead, who created the universe and continues to govern it with justice and compassion. According to Jewish tradition, Judaism began with the covenant between God and Abraham, the patriarch and progenitor of the Jewish people. The central moment in their spiritual journey was the revelation of His laws to Moses on Mount Sinai, acceptance of which bound them to create a moral and ethical society that would be "a light unto nations". Traditionally, Judaism places great value on study of the Torah and the observance of its command
Who reads Judaism - Simple Guides?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- David Starr-Glass
- Publisher
- Kuperard : Made available through hoopla
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781857336382
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Judaism, Fiction, Religion