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A Concise Encyclopedia of Judaism (Concise Encyclopedia of World Faiths) (Paperback)

by Dan Cohn-Sherbok (Author)
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'This is an attractive introduction for the senior school and other interested readers.It is a modelof compression of four thousand years of history' - David Clark, World Faiths Encounter


'Judaism by Dan Cohn-Sherbok is the most comprehensive introduction to Judaism available to American undergraduates. The concise chapters of this book provide excellent background information on Jewish history, culture, and religion. As a teacher, I can build upon this information when we pursue critical issues in specialized classes in Jewish Studies. My undergraduate students at this liberal arts college praise the encyclopedic character of the book as well as the maps and text samples. Many of my students keep this book as a future reference work.' - Rivka Ulmer, Bucknell University, Pennsylvania, USA



Judaism by Dan Cohn-Sherbok is the most comprehensive introduction to Judaism available to American undergraduates. The concise chapters of this book provide excellent background information on Jewish history, culture, and religion. As a teacher, I can build upon this information when we pursue critical issues in specialized classes in Jewish Studies. My undergraduate students at this liberal arts college praise the encyclopedic character of the book as well as the maps and text samples. Many of my students keep this book as a future reference work. - Rivka Ulmer, Bucknell University, Pennsylvania, USA

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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This concise encyclopedia features a complete historical survey of Judaism, covering figures from Cain to Chagall, topics from fasting to euthanasia, and locations from the Garden of Eden to the Wailing Wall.

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Oneworld Publications (November 25, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1851681760
  • ISBN-13: 978-1851681761
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #595,826 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Brief Overview and Introduction, April 6, 2000
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Dan Cohn-Sherbok's JUDIASM: RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD offers the student of comparative religion and/or Judaism a brief overview of crucial themes in Judaic belief and practice. The work consists of approximately 100 pages of text, followed by a glossary and pronunciation guide (both of which should be enormously helpful to novices). The book's strengths include the following: a) readers are given a strong introduction to Orthodox, Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, and Humanistic Judaism; and b) a chapter on contemporary observance takes the reader through religious practices. I would submit that the book would be even more helpful had it offered a more extensive discussion of historical Judaism and textual exegesis. However, the author did not seek to write a comprehensive history; that which is presented is solid, well-written, and student-friendly.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting reading on the search for truth!, March 12, 2000
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Reading this book gives one the delightful sense of seeing a kaleidoscope in action or of seeing fractals unfold. In describing how truth is sought in letters, words, and texts, and how symbolism is applied and sought and re-applied, one starts to sense the joy and sheer intensity with which scholars probe the Torah for divine direction as well as hints about the nature of reality. These are material and insights I just would not have seen otherwise.
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