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101 Things Everyone Should Know about Judaism - Beliefs, Practices, Customs, and Traditions
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- What's The Difference between Reform and Orthodox Judaism? What does it mean to keep kosher? And what are mizvot? An accessible, fascinating overview, 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Judaism touches on all the basics in simple terms, including the significance of the Torah, holiday traditions, and the meaning of religious objects and symbols..
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 296
EAN: 9781593373276
ISBN: 1593373279
Label: Adams Media
Manufacturer: Adams Media
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: June 01, 2005
Publisher: Adams Media
Sales Rank: 897264
Studio: Adams Media
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Book Description: What's the difference between Reform and Orthodox Judaism? What does it mean to keep kosher? And what are mizvot? Compact and comprehensive, 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Judaism touches on all these basics and more. You'll learn all you need to know about this ancient religion and culture-from the significance of the Torah and Talmud, to the importance of holidays and the meaning of religious objects and symbols. You'll also find out about:
Major Biblical events that have shaped Jewish history and tradition Judaism's concept of God, the soul, and the afterlife The structure of Jewish liturgy and prayer services The Ten Statements, and other Jewish laws Practices associated with life milestones Language, literature, food, and other cultural elements
Thoughtful and engaging, this portable volume packs in a wealth of fascinating, detailed information that is sure to leave you with a deepened appreciation for this rich tradition.
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This is a nice pithy book filled with a surprizing amount of information for it's small size. It's easy to read and its chapters are short and to the point.
This book does describe the various branches of Judaism (Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Reconstructionist), however, it's point of view tends strongly towards the Conservative/Orthodox. It also tends to view the bible fairly literally, and without an apparent appreciation of the bible's historical context. For example, this book ... Read More
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