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Alan T. Levenson - Wileyblackwell History Of Jews & Judaism - 9781405196376 - V9781405196376
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Wileyblackwell History Of Jews & Judaism

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Description for Wileyblackwell History Of Jews & Judaism Hardback. In The Wiley-Blackwell History of Jews and Judaism, a team of internationally-renowned scholars offer a comprehensive and authoritative overview of Jewish life and culture, from the biblical period to contemporary times. Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion. Num Pages: 722 pages. BIC Classification: HBT; HRAX; HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1242.

The Wiley-Blackwell History of Jews and Judaism presents a panoramic and comprehensive overview of the major aspects of Jewish life and culture, from the biblical period through to contemporary times.

A collection of outstanding contributions from leading experts presents the latest scholarship on a range of questions relating to Jews, Jewish history, Judaism, folk practices, politics, economic structure, the relationship of Judaism to Christianity, and the manifold participation of Jews in general culture through various times and geographical locales. In addition, the book explores Jewish historiography and the lives of ordinary people, the achievements of Jewish women, and the sustained ... Read more

In exploring the major periods and themes of Jewish history and the history of Judaism, the volume features a wide range of contemporary approaches that demonstrate the maturation of Jewish studies. Special attention is accorded to underrepresented eras, including the early modern and post-1945 periods of Jewish history in all their major dimensions. More contentious scholarly issues – such as the relationship of Ancient Israel and the Hebrew Bible, or the nature of Zionism diaspora and its implications for contemporary Israel – feature multiple essays that reveal varied points of view. Lively and informative, this essential single-volume reference reflects our current state of knowledge on the evolution of Jewish life and culture, from its ancient origins to the modern age.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
722
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion
Number of Pages
704
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405196376
SKU
V9781405196376
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About Alan T. Levenson
Alan T. Levenson is the Schusterman/ Josey Professor of Jewish Religious and Intellectual History at the University of Oklahoma. His publications include Between Philosemitism and Antisemitism (2004); The Story of Joseph: A Journey of Jewish Interpretation (2004); An Introduction to Modern Jewish Thinkers (2nd ed., 2006); and The Making of the Modern Jewish Bible (2011).

Reviews for Wileyblackwell History Of Jews & Judaism
“Consequently, this book can serve as a useful addition for undergraduates collections on Judaism and Jewish history and as an introductory guide for advanced students.  Summing Up: Recommended.  All levels/libraries.”  (Choice, 1 December 2012)

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