Judaism: A Short History / Edition 2

by Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok, Dan Cohn-Sherbok, Lavinia Chon-Sherbok

Overview

This book covers all the elements of Jewish history, from the times of the Ancient Middle East, Mesopotamia and Babylon, to the Jewish diaspora today. It opens with a consideration of the background to the Jewish faith, and its emergence from the Ancient Middle East. It then considers the Pentateuch, its origins, status, and the various different sources. The book then moves on to the themes of conquest and exile, through the Northern Kingdom, the Babylonian conquest and the Maccabean Revolt. Chapter 5 considers Rabbinic Judaism and the Academy at Javneb, while Chapter 6 examines the dispersion of Jews, in the Roman Empire, under early Islamic rule, and in Christian Europe. Chapter 7 studies the Jewish philosophical tradition, while Chapter 8 outlines the origins of Jewish mysticism, including information on the Kabbalah and the Zohar. Chapter 9 is a study of Jewry in Eastern Europe, while Chapter 10 addresses progressive Judaism and the Reform Movement. Chapters 11 and 12 deal with Anti-Semitism, Zionism and the Holocaust; the book closes with a consideration of the challenges facing the Jewish community today, including coverage of the state of Israel and the role of feminism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781851682065
Publisher:	Oneworld Publications
Publication date:	07/01/1999
Series:	From Buddhism to Sufism Series: Concise Introductions Ser.
Edition description:	2nd Edition, Revised
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok is a former teacher and is the author of several books in the field of Judaism.

Rabbi Professor Dan Cohn-Sherbok is Professor of Judaism at the University of Wales, Lampeter. He is the author of over fifty books including the acclaimed The Palestine Israeli Conflict: A Beginner's Guide, co-authored with Dawoud El-Alami.