The new encyclopedia of Judaism / editor-in-chief, Geoffrey Wigoder ; coeditors, Fred Skolnik and Shmuel Himelstein. [print]

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TextPublication details: New York [New York] : New York University Press, (c)2002.; (Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, (c)2012).Description: 1 online resource (1644 entries) : 7 images, digital filesContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

0814793886
9780814793886
9781849723947

Uniform titles:

Encyclopedia of Judaism.

Subject(s):

Judaism

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Electronic books.

LOC classification:

BM50.n532.N494 2012
BM50.W661.N494 2012

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Abstract: Judaism implies faith and beliefs, complex practices and a whole way of life. These are mirrored in this encyclopedia which includes hundreds of special articles covering subjects in analytical depth, as well as short biographies of the major figures in the story of Judaism. Issues of practical interest today are give special attention, such as the article MaineDICAL ETHICS which relates to Abortion, Artificial insemination, Autopsies, Birth control, Euthanasia, Surrogate mother...Summary: The contributors are drawn from leading authorities the world over, and the editors, who are eminent scholars with Orthodox, Conservative and Reform backgrounds have ensured that, where relevant, the viewpoint of each trend is accurately rendered. The book also reflects the attitudes and customs of different communities.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	URL	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Reference (Library Use ONLY)	G. Allen Fleece Library Reference (1st floor - front of library)	RES	BM50.H657.N494 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Link to resource	Available	Available in the CIU reference collection		31923001077987

Updated edition of: The encyclopedia of Judaism.

Includes bibliographical references.

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Judaism implies faith and beliefs, complex practices and a whole way of life. These are mirrored in this encyclopedia which includes hundreds of special articles covering subjects in analytical depth, as well as short biographies of the major figures in the story of Judaism. Issues of practical interest today are give special attention, such as the article MaineDICAL ETHICS which relates to Abortion, Artificial insemination, Autopsies, Birth control, Euthanasia, Surrogate mother...

The contributors are drawn from leading authorities the world over, and the editors, who are eminent scholars with Orthodox, Conservative and Reform backgrounds have ensured that, where relevant, the viewpoint of each trend is accurately rendered. The book also reflects the attitudes and customs of different communities.

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