The encyclopedia of Judaism / edited by Jacob Neusner, Alan J. Avery-Peck, William Scott Green.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Neusner, Jacob, 1932-2016

Avery-Peck, Alan J. (Alan Jeffery), 1953-

Green, William Scott

Museum of Jewish Heritage (New York, N.Y.)

Rosengarten Family Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Judaism--Encyclopedias.

Judaism.

Genre:

Encyclopedias.

Physical Description:

volumes : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Continuum, 1999-

Summary:

"With more than 100 lengthy essays, this exceptional work on Judaism covers more than its historical framework. The Encyclopedia of Judaism provides complete and accurate coverage of Judaism--everything from its history, beliefs, and observances, from the beginning to modern times. It is an excellent source written by scholars."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.

Contents:

v. 1. A-I

v. 2. J-O

v. 3. P-Z

v. 4. Supplement I

v. 5 Supplement 2.

Notes:

"Published in collaboration with the Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York."

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.

ISBN:

0826411789

0826411754

0826411762

0826411770

0826414605

0826415806

OCLC:

41482329