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1998
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ISBN
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9780060621797
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Book Title
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Living Judaism : the Complete Guide to Jewish Belief, Tradition, and Practice
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Publisher
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HarperCollins
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8.9 in
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Publication Year
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1998
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Trade Paperback
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Language
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English
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Illustrator
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Yes
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1.1 in
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Genre
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Religion
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Judaism / Rituals & Practice, Judaism / History, Judaism / General, Judaism / Theology
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17.4 Oz
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6.3 in
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Number of Pages
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400 Pages
Living Judaism: The Complete Guide to Jewish Belief, Tradition, and Practice
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0060621796
ISBN-13
9780060621797
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19794
Product Key Features
Book Title
Living Judaism : the Complete Guide to Jewish Belief, Tradition, and Practice
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1998
Topic
Judaism / Rituals & Practice, Judaism / History, Judaism / General, Judaism / Theology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
17.4 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
95-022260
Reviews
“Living Judaism is the definitive volume, the all-encompassing text for the instruction of our people, as well as those who choose to join our faith community. It is the most informative and useful text currently available.” – Rabbi David M. Posner, Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York “Rabbi Dosick has written a book that speaks to the totality of the Jewish experience.” – Dr. Alfred Gottschalk, chancellor, Hebrew Union College “Comprehensive, lucid, and incisive.” – Rabbi Jack Shechter, Ph.D., dean of continuing education, University of Judaism, Los Angeles “Living Judaism should be read by every Jew, Christian, and Muslim who wants to understand Judaism and celebrate faith.” – The Reverend Dr. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president emeritus, University of Notre Dame
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
296
Synopsis
Comprehensive, authoritative, and wonderfully engaging, this peerless guide to Jewish faith and practice belongs on the bookshelf of every Jewish family – and anyone interested in Jewish culture. Why is the Torah central to the Jewish faith? How did the Talmud originate? What do Jewish holidays celebrate? What goes on a synagogue worship service? How to kosher dietary laws work? Why is the land of Israel so important for Jews? These are just a few of the questions Rabbi Wayne Dosick answers in this masterly overview of Jewish faith and tradition, now available in a handsome paperback edition. Writing in short, accessible chapers that cover Jewish beliefs, people, literature, holidays, worship, and living, he captures the essence of Judaism, honoring and explicating the diversity of Jewish thought and observance, from Reform and Conservation to Orthodox. With a timeline of Jewish history and thought-provoking essys on the Jewish idea of God, good and evil, the messiah, believing in the Bible, prayer, right and wrong, the Holocaust, and Israel, Living Judaism is the definitive introduction to one of the world’s great religions., In Living Judaism, Rabbi Wayne Dosick offers an engaging and definitive overview of Jewish philosophy, theology, rituals, and customs. Combining quality scholarship and sacred spiritual instruction, Living Judaism is a thought-provoking reference and guide for those already steeped in Jewish life, and a comprehensive introduction for those exploring the richness and grandeur of Judaism. Celebrating the pluralism of the contemporary Jewish community, Living Judaism acknowledges and honors the broad spectrum of Jewish thought and the wide variety of Jewish observance., In Living Judaism , Rabbi Wayne Dosick, Ph.D., author the acclaimed Golden Rules, Dancing with God , and When Life Hurts , offers an engaging and definitive overview of Jewish philosophy and theology, rituals and customs. Combining quality scholarship and sacred spiritual instruction, Living Judaism is a thought-provoking reference and guide for those already steeped in Jewish life, and a comprehensive introduction for those exploring the richness and grandeur of Judaism.
LC Classification Number
BM561.B65 1995
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