a very short introduction Solomon, Norman 1996- creator text bibliography enk Oxford Oxford University Press c1996 2000 1996 monographic eng

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150 p. : ill. ; 18 cm. Traces the history of Judaism, discussing how the religion has changed throughout history. Who are the Jews? -- How did Judaism and Christianity split up? -- How did Judaism develop? -- The calendar and festivals -- The spiritual life : prayer, meditation, Torah -- Making a Jewish home -- Out of the ghetto, into the whirlwind -- Twentieth-century Judaism -- 'Eternal law,' changing times -- Appendix A : the thirteen principles of the faith, as formulated by Maimonides -- Appendix B : the 'Philadelphia Reform' of Reform Judaism. Norman Solomon. Originally published: 1996. Includes bibliographical references and index. Judaism BM45 .S666 2000 296 S689j 0192853902 (pbk.) 9780192853905 (pbk.) UTT 050426 20181108160956.0 59669494