The Emergence of Judaism (Paper)

  • 9780664227807
  • 6x9
  • 218
  • 68.75
  • Paper
  • 0664227805
  • 10/19/2004
  • 7-10 days processing
$ 43.00

Description

This introductory textbook on the history of Judaism, written by one of the foremost scholars in the field, is ideal for college freshmen and high school seniors. The book includes chapters on the Pentateuch and the definition of Israel, the Torah and 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. The book also includes a bibliography, glossary of terms, and 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.

Reviews

Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter (Vol. 25, No. 1, September/October 2005) "This book can serve as a textbook for a beginner's course in the history of formative Judaism." --Dr. Hayim Y. Sheynin, Tuttleman Library of Gratz College, Melrose Park, PA

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