JUDAISM: THE BASICS
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JUDAISM: THE BASICS (ebook)

JACOB NEUSNER

$580.00
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Editorial:
ROUTLEDGE
Materia
TEOSOFIA METAFISICA
ISBN:
9781134144099
Páginas:
216
Formato:
Epublication content package
Idioma:
Inglés
DRM
Si

The oldest of the world’s major faiths, Judaism as practiced today represents a tradition that goes back nearly 6,000 years. Accessible and wide-ranging, Judaism: The Basics is a must-have resource covering the stories, beliefs and expressions of that tradition. Key topics covered include: the Torah Israel – the state and its people Passover Reform Judaism, Orthodox Judaism and Zionism the impact of the Holocaust. With a glossary of terms and extensive suggestions for further reading, Judaism: The Basics is an essential guide through the rich intricacies of the Jewish faith and people.

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