A Popular Dictionary of Judaism Contributor(s): Cohn-Sherbok, Lavinia (Author), Cohn-Sherbok, Daniel C. (Author), Cohn-Sherbok (Author) |
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ISBN: 0700703578 ISBN-13: 9780700703579 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $52.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1995 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - General - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Social Science | Regional Studies |
Dewey: 296.03 |
LCCN: 95229166 |
Physical Information: 0.65" H x 5.51" W x 8.51" (0.62 lbs) 216 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This concise dictionary of Judaism contains over a thousand entries describing all the key aspects of religion, culture and history in the Jewish faith. Entries range from Aaron to Zugot via Abolition, Cherub, Documentary Hypothesis, Euthenasia, Falashas, and many other interesting and essential topics. This is not only a reference tool for those who want to know more about the tradition, but a practical guide to the current Jewish interpretation of topics of universal interest. Designed for the student as well as the general reader, it deserves a place in every library and every Jewish home. |