An introduction to Judaism /Nicholas de Lange.
- Cambridge ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, (c)2000.
- 1 online resource (xxii, 247 pages) : illustrations, maps
- Introduction to religion. .
Includes bibliographies and index.
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Illustrations; Tables; Preface; Chronology; CHAPTER ONE The Jews in the world; CHAPTER TWO The Jewish people and its past; CHAPTER THREE Jewish books; CHAPTER FOUR The Jewish religion; CHAPTER FIVE The family; CHAPTER SIX The community; CHAPTER SEVEN God and the Jewish people; CHAPTER EIGHT Objectives; CHAPTER NINE Judaism and the future; Glossary; Further Reading; Index.
A full and lucid account of Judaism and the Jewish people, written for Jews and non-Jews alike - be they students, teachers, or general interested readers. Contains illustrative tables and maps, a full glossary, chronology, bibliography and index. This is a stimulating and comprehensive introduction to a major world culture.