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101 things everyone should know about Judaism : beliefs, practices, customs, and traditions / Richard D. Bank.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, c2005.Description: xi, 244 p. ; 16 cmISBN:
  • 1593373279 (pbk.)
Other title:
  • One hundred one things everyone should know about Judaism
  • One hundred and one things everyone should know about Judaism
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BM602  .B36 2005
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Contents:
Contents:
Cover; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Part 1: The Development of Judaism; Part 2: Essential Beliefs and Laws; Part 3: Religious Services and Objects; Part 4: Holy Days and Festivals; Part 5: Ceremonies and Milestones; Part 6: Jewish Custom, Culture, and Tradition; Appendix.
Summary: Summary:Summary: 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;
Item type: Books
Holdings
Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library General Stacks BKS BM 602 .B36 2005 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA017315 Available AUA017315

"Contains portions of material adapted and abridged from The everything Judaism book by Richard D. Bank, c2002, F+W Publications"--T.p. verso.

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Part 1: The Development of Judaism; Part 2: Essential Beliefs and Laws; Part 3: Religious Services and Objects; Part 4: Holy Days and Festivals; Part 5: Ceremonies and Milestones; Part 6: Jewish Custom, Culture, and Tradition; Appendix.

Summary:

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;