A brief introduction to Judaism / updated and revised by Tim Dowley ; general editor, Christopher Partridge.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Partridge, Christopher, editor.

Dowley, Tim, editor.

Series:

Brief Introductions to World Religions Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Judaism.

Judaism--Introductions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (142 pages) : illustrations, maps

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis : Fortress Press, [2018]

Summary:

This brief introduction to Judaism is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. Known and valued for its balanced approach, this text provides broad coverage of Judaism through an arresting layout with rich colors. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary. It is ideal for courses on Judaism and will be a useful, concise reference for all readers eager to learn more.

Contents:

Front Cover

A Brief Introduction to Judaism

Title Page

Copyright

Consulting Editors

Contents

Contributors

List of Maps

List of Time Charts

List of Festival Charts

List of Illustrations

Preface

Part 1: Understanding Religion

What Is Religion?

Phenomenology and the Study of Religion

The Anthropology of Religion

The Sociology of Religion

The Psychology of Religion

Theological Approaches to the Study of Religion

Critical Theory and Religion

Ritual and Performance

Part 2: Judaism

A Historical Overview

Sacred Writings

Beliefs

Family and Society

Worship and Festivals

The Holocaust

Branches of Judaism

Judaism in the Modern World

Gallery

Rapid Fact-Finder

Index

Picture Acknowledgments

Back Cover.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-5064-5041-5

OCLC:

1100036811