num_pages: 135
description: Norman Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. In addition to surveying the nature and development of Judaism, this Very Short Introduction outlines the basics of practical Judaism -- its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects. Modernconcerns and debates of the Jewish people are also addressed, such as the impact of the Holocaust, the establishment of the State of Israel, the status of women, and medical and commercial ethics.About the Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundredsof key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam
language: English
title: Judaism: A Very Short Introduction
titlecomplete: Judaism: A Very Short Introduction
genres: Religion, Philosophy, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Jewish, Judaica, Audiobook, Theology, Judaism, History
ratings_count: 799
publisher: Oxford University Press