The Emergence of Contemporary Judaism: The Foundation of Judaism from Biblical Origins to the Sixth Century A.D.( 2 volume set) [Paperback]

Phillip Sigal (Author)

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• Paperback: 998 pages
• Publisher: Pickwick Pubns (January 1, 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0915138301
• ISBN-13: 978-0915138302
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,534,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A scholarly work - the split of Judaism and Christianity, April 9, 2004

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Stuart Berman (Grand Rapids, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Emergence of Contemporary Judaism: The Foundation of Judaism from Biblical Origins to the Sixth Century A.D.( 2 volume set) (Paperback)

Sigal's doctoral work on the development of Judaism - may help you understand the rift between Judaism and Christianity, I would have given it 5 well earned stars, but the material is dry and difficult, unless you treasure the wealth of references and critical analysis.
For Jews, you learn the varied practices and philosophies in early Jewish history.
For Christians, the origin of the religion and perhaps great insight into your faith and the relationship to modern Judaism.