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Settings Of Silver An Introduction To Judaism

by Stephen M Wylen
Settings Of Silver An Introduction To Judaism

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ISBN13: 9780809139606
ISBN10: 080913960X
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Originally published in 1989, this comprehensive survey of Judaism has become a popular text in universities, religious colleges and seminaries, and adult education classes. Now, its author, Stephen Wylen, performs a genuine service by updating his critically acclaimed text for the 21st century. Settings of Silver, Second Edition, reflects the changes in the political structure of Eastern Europe and other recent events, while retaining its accessibility, easy-to-understand language, and compactness. In four sections, the author covers the history of Judaism. Section One includes basic beliefs, what it means to be a Jew, the role of Torah, and the Jewish view of God. Section Two covers faith, practices and customs, including holydays, marriage and family law and ritual, dietary laws, and beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife. Section Three is a history of Judaism, from its foundations to the early part of the 20th century, with a look to mysticism, literature, philosophy and daily life in the Jewish community. In Section Four the author continues the history of Judaism up to the present day, including the Holocaust, the State of Israel, the effects of modernism on Judaism, and the future of Judaism. Engaging, timely, and appropriate for persons of all religious backgrounds, this enduring work belongs in the library of anyone (Jews included) who wants to understand Judaism and the Jewish people.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 459-470) and index.

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Plonit , October 27, 2014 (view all comments by Plonit)
An Introduction to Judaism text has a huge task: distill 3,000 years of history, philosophy, folklore and practice into a readable text in manageable bites. Stephen Wylen has managed that, with a good index, to boot. I recommend this book to my "Intro" students because after the initial reading, it can serve as a handy reference book. I have not found any factual errors in the text, and it is highly readable, the best of its class.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780809139606
Binding:
Trade Paperback
Publication date:
07/01/2000
Publisher:
PAULIST PRESS
Pages:
496
Height:
1.30IN
Width:
5.90IN
Thickness:
1.25
Number of Units:
1
Copyright Year:
2000
UPC Code:
2800809139608
Author:
Stephen M. Wylen
Author:
Stephen M Wylen
Author:
Stephen M. Wylen
Subject:
Judaism-Rituals and Practice
Subject:
Jews -- History.
Subject:
Judaism
Subject:
Jews

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