Karaite Judaism is the oldest form of Judaism in the world. Today most Jews live by the teachings of the Talmud written by the Rabbis 1500 years ago. In contract, Karaite Jews still adhere to the Hebrew Scriptures (Tanakh) revealed by the Almighty to the prophets of ancient Israel. Karaites believe that our walk with God must be based on the Hebrew Scriptures, not on man-made religious doctrines and sanctified traditions. The Hebrew Scriptures contain a rich heritage of divine instruction, history, prophecy, wisdom, and poetry which enrich our spiritual lives. The read is invited to explore Karaite Judaism and the Karaite understanding of Scripture with some of the world's foremost Karaite scholars. This book answers common questions about Karaite Judaism such as: What do Karaites believe? When was Karaite Judaism founded? Do the Hebrew Scriptures support the idea of an "Oral" Law? Do Karaites take the Bible "literally"? Why don't Karaites light Sabbath Candles? How does the Biblical calendar work?
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Nehemia Gordon holds a Masters Degree in Biblical Studies and a Bachelors Degree in Archaeology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Nehemia has worked as a translator on the Dead Sea Scrolls and as a researcher deciphering ancient Hebrew manuscripts. He has been invited to speak in synagogues and churches around the world and has led groups of pilgrims and visitors on tours of biblical sites. A native of Chicago, Nehemia has made his home in Jerusalem, Israel since 1993.
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This is an excellent and concise introduction to Karaite Judaism. The price is reasonable enough in order to distribute this book to your family, rabbis, pastors and/or other interested individuals.
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A clear, concise introduction to Karaisim,
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Finally, a clear, concise, and long overdue introduction to Karaism that caters for the layperson and the student.
The book provides a simple defintion of Karaism and deftly explains what sets the Torah-based, Karaite Jews apart from the current main-stream Rabbinic Jews. The Karaites' perspective, albeit exteremly brief in this booklet, reveals the Karaite scholarly view and is well presented, logical and convincing. The authors also provide contact details for those who would like to study futher. A great introduction to a fascinating field of study and a relatively unknown, but still active form of ancient Judaism.
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A COMPACT SUCCINCT ANALYSIS OF KARAITE BELIEFS,
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THIS BOOKLET NEEDS TO BE READ BY EVERY CHRISTIAN,MUSLIM,AND TALMUDIC JEW IN AMERICA.IT OFFERS A COMMON GROUND FOR MONOTHEISTS WORLDWIDE.KARAITE JEWS ARE ANTI-TALMUDIC,AND REJECT WHAT IS COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE MAN-MADE ORAL LAW.THERE IS CONJECTURE THAT THE MINISTRY OF JESUS MAY HAVE BEEN BASED IN KARAITE JUDAISM.THE WORLD KARAITE MOVEMENT WEBSITE WHICH IS DIRECT FROM JERUSALEM AND ONLINE AT WWW.KARAITES.INFO FURTHER EXPLAINS THE CONCEPTS OF THIS BOOKLET.A MUST READ FOR EVERY INTELLIGENT AMERICAN SEARCHING FOR A RATIONAL RELIGION WITHOUT FAIRY TALES OR MAN MADE LAWS.
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Karaism is the original form of Judaism commanded by God to the Jewish people in the Torah. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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