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Covering the extensive history of Judaism, this comprehensive textbook explores its ancient Near Eastern roots, early Israelite history, and the evolution of classical rabbinic literature. It delves into the rise of medieval Judaism within Islamic and Christian contexts, as well as the transformations in Jewish life during the early modern period and the 19th and 20th centuries. The inclusion of primary source extracts enhances the narrative, showcasing the diverse and rich tapestry of Jewish civilization throughout the ages.

This book explores the origins and evolution of Zionism, detailing its theories and historical context leading to the establishment of Israel in 1948. It addresses common misconceptions about the movement and discusses the diverse perspectives of early Zionist thinkers, as well as the emergence of anti-Zionism.

This popular Key Guide provides an overview of the broader intellectual currents of Jewish philosophy. It includes a chronological table and maps.

In all three Abrahamic faiths, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, marriage is part of God's plan for humanity, as illustrated in the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament, and the Koran as well as the religious literature of these three traditions. It is viewed as a sacred bond as well as a means to personal fulfilment. It is more than a legal contract, rather an institution with cosmic significance, legitimized through divine authority. In Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the purpose of marriage is to build a home, create a family and thereby perpetuate society. Yet, despite the similarity of perception in the great monotheistic faiths, there are important differences. In this book three scholars outline sex law, betrothal and marriage, family life and the understanding of divorce in these traditions and discuss the differences between them in a student-friendly and accessible way.

Rabbi Professor Dan Cohn-Sherbok presents the important texts which underpin Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism, providing supporting explanations to help readers unfamiliar with the subject.

The definitive resource on the issue of anti-Semitism, looking at a history of the prejudice from its beginnings right up to today's high-profile conflicts

An history of Jewish religion and philosophy, its traditions and practices, that is illustrated with over 500 photographs and paintings. It highlights biblical teaching and traces its development across the centuries from earliest and rabbinic times onwards. It also covers teachings about rites of passage including marriage, bar and bat mitzvahs.

An updated edition of this bestselling introduction to the conflict číst celé

A guide that examines the Jewish faith and its practices and explores what it really means to be a Jew. From the nature of God to the divisions within Judaism and from worship to everyday customs, it covers the topics essential to an informed understanding of this highly influential 3000-year-old faith and its enduring traditions.

Designed as a reference work for the student and general reader, this Kabbalistic dictionary is a concise and handy guide to the history and treasures of the Jewish mystical tradition. It is the first dictionary of Kabbalah to provide an overview of the major themes of Jewish Kabbalistic thought as it developed over the centuries and also contains brief introductions to its major practitioners. In addition to the dictionary itself, the book contains a chronology of Kabbalah, a history of Kabbalah from ancient times to the present, maps, illustrations and an insight into the emergence of the Kabbalah Centre in California, where many celebrities, including Madonna, worship.