The Cambridge Guide to Jewish History, Religion, and Culture is a comprehensive and engaging overview of Jewish life, from its origins in the ancient Near East to its impact on contemporary popular culture. The twenty-one essays, arranged historically and thematically, and written specially for this volume by leading scholars, examine the development of Judaism and the evolution of Jewish history and culture over many centuries and in a range of locales. They emphasize the ongoing diversity and creativity of the Jewish experience. Unlike previous anthologies, which concentrate on elite groups and expressions of a male-oriented rabbinic culture, this volume also includes the range of experiences of ordinary people and looks at the lives and achievements of women in every place and era. The many illustrations, maps, timeline, and glossary of important terms enhance this book's accessibility to students and general readers.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13
9780521689748
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95804535
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Cambridge Guide to Jewish History, Religion, and Culture
Author
Judith R. Baskin, Kenneth Seeskin
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Religious History, Judaism
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
558 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
251mm
Item Width
178mm
Item Weight
1160g
Additional Product Features
Topic Area
Social Organisations
Series Title
Comprehensive Surveys of Religion
Editor
Kenneth Seeskin, Judith R. Baskin
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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