A Concise Companion to the Jewish ReligionIn the Concise Companion to the Jewish Religion, Jacobs brings comprehension and understanding to the many complex and important issues of Judaism. From Maimonides to Methuselah, from Kabbalah to Kibbutz, Jacobs provides an invaluable source of information for anyone wanting to learn more about the rich heritage of the Jewish religion. With all Hebrew terms clearly explained, entries range from personalities in the Bible to today's Jewish thinkers and writers, and the comprehensive coverage includes customs, traditions, and Jewish ideas on subects as diverse as dance, vegetarianism, and eternity. Including a bibliography, the Jewish calendar, and a detailed chronology, this illuminating and authoritative guide contains a wealth of data on every aspect of Jewish belief and practice, both ancient and modern. |
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| Title | A Concise Companion to the Jewish Religion Oxford paperback reference Oxford reference online premium |
| Author | Louis Jacobs |
| Edition | abridged, illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press, 1999 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Jun 23, 2009 |
| ISBN | 0192800884, 9780192800886 |
| Length | 327 pages |
| Subjects | › › Religion / Judaism / General Religion / Judaism / History |
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