Modern Judaism
Author | : Nicholas de Lange |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 472 |
Release | : 2005-01-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780191532320 |
ISBN-13 | : 0191532320 |
Rating | : 4/5 (320 Downloads) |
Download or read book Modern Judaism written by Nicholas de Lange and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-01-21 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, multi-authored guide to contemporary Jewish life and thought, focusing on social, cultural and historical aspects of Judaism alongside theological issues. This volume includes 38 newly-commissioned essays, including contributions from leading specialists in their fields. This book covers the major areas of thought in contemporary Jewish Studies, including considerations of religious differences, sociological, philosophical, and gender issues, geographical diversity, inter-faith relations, and the impact of the Shoah (the Holocaust) and the modern state of Israel.