Dimensions
130 x 199 x 19mm
Second Edition.
This concise introduction to Judaism will give both students and the general reader a grasp of the beliefs and practices of the Jewish faith to help them understand Judaism as a living religion. It presents the main elements of Judaism in a practical and informative way.
Explore:
- the roots of Judaism
- the development of the religion and the variety of its expression
- the insights and principles behind informative life-cycle rituals
- the importance of time and season in both home and synagogue
- the impact of the Holocaust and the state of Israel on Jewish self-understanding
The author is a lecturer in religious studies, and author of books on Judaism. In this book, she draws on her wide experience of the Jewish community in Britain.
