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Overview
Judaism, the religion of the Jewish people, is one of the first recorded monotheistic religions, and as such is one of the oldest religious traditions still practiced today. While its influences can be seen in the religions of both Christianity and Islam, many of its beliefs, traditions, and practices are unknown. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Judaism doesn't just present "religious" beliefs in a traditional sense, but investigates the complex intermingling of religion, devotion, lifestyle and culture, as it is found in diverse Jewish populations around the world and as it has evolved over the course of recent human history. Judaism, like many other cultural institutions, has rarely remained static—instead, continually investigating and questioning itself, metamorphosing in relation to the world. By means of a list of acronyms and abbreviations, a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and numerous cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, writings, institutions, concepts, Hebrew words, philosophy, theology, and religious law, author Norman Solomon provides an important reference source for the study of Judaism.
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Solomon offers a user-friendly resource about Judaism's history...can be used by those without knowledge of Hebrew...Solomon has created a useful tool....Booknews
Presents Judaism not as a set of simple conventions or external perceptions, but from an interior point as beliefs and practices of Jewish people. Entries investigate the complex intermingling of religion, devotion, lifestyle, and culture as it has evolved over the course of history. Includes a chronology, historical charts on theology, philosophy, and religious law, and appendices of commandments and prayers, plus an extensive bibliography. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Reference and Research Book News
Presents Judaism not as a set of simple conventions or external perceptions, but from an interior point as beliefs and practices of Jewish people. Entries investigate the complex intermingling of religion, devotion, lifestyle, and culture as it has evolved over the course of history.CHOICE
Solomon offers a user-friendly resource about Judaism's history...can be used by those without knowledge of Hebrew...Solomon has created a useful tool...Booklist
...secures an important place in this vast literature by providing informative and reliable information. Recommended for academic and public libraries.Jewish Review
A highly courageous work of love.American Reference Books Annual
This book is an excellent addition to Scarecrow's volumes of historical dictionaries...British rabbi and scholar Norman Solomon has compiled a wonderful book that can be used for research or browsing by both laypersons and scholars.Bridges
...journeying through Norman Solomon's Historical Dictionary of Judaism should prove most worthwhile and enlightening.The Quest
Because of the lack of general knowledge, a dictionary like this is especially useful.Choice
Solomon offers a user-friendly resource about Judaism's history...can be used by those without knowledge of Hebrew...Solomon has created a useful tool...American Reference Books Annual (ARBA)
This book is an excellent addition to Scarecrow's volumes of historical dictionaries...British rabbi and scholar Norman Solomon has compiled a wonderful book that can be used for research or browsing by both laypersons and scholars.Product Details
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Meet the Author
Norman Solomon served as a rabbi and then became a scholar, presently at Wolfson College and the Unit for Teaching and Research in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at the University of Oxford. He was also the founder-director of the Centre for the Study of Judaism and Jewish/Christian Relations at the Selly Oak Colleges.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Editor's Foreword Part 2 List of Tables Part 3 How to Find Things in the Dictionary Part 4 Chronology of the Jewish Religion Part 5 Introduction Part 6 THE DICTIONARY Part 7 Supplementary Tables Part 8 Appendixes: Chapter 9 Appendix A—The Mitzvot Chapter 10 Appendix B—Standard Prayer Texts Chapter 11 Appendix C—Reform "Platforms" Chapter 12 Appendix D—An Orthodox Convention Chapter 13 Appendix E—Christians and Christianity Part 14 Bibliography Part 15 About the Author