The Emergence Of Judaism
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Word Count
54,500 words, Guess
Page Count
218 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL7628313M
- ISBN-139780664227807
- ISBN-100664227805
- OCLC Control Number55596356
- OCLC Control Numberemergenceofjudai0000neus_v8z0
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2004050886
- Goodreads1782171
- LibraryThing6419839
Classifications
- LCCBM177 .N4713 2004
- LCCBM177 .N4714 2000
Description
"This introductory textbook on the history of Judaism, written by one of the foremost scholars in the field, covers the emergence of Judaism and includes chapters on the Pentateuch and the definition of Israel; the Torah, the Mishnah, and Judaism's way of life; the Talmud and Judaism's worldview; and the definition and nature of God in Judaism. The book concludes with a discussion of why Judaism has succeeded through centuries of competition with Christianity and Islam and a chapter on exemplary figures in the emergence of Judaism." "Also included are a glossary of terms and excerpts from many important primary documents, including the Mishnah, the Tosefta, the Talmud of the Land of Israel, the Talmud of Babylonia, Genesis and Genesis Rabbah, The Fathers ('Abot), and The Fathers According to Rabbi Nathan."--Jacket.
First Sentence
A crisis is a moment of danger and opportunity.
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