Judaism

By Nicholas de Lange

Book Overview

In this thoroughly revised new edition, Nicholas de Lange examines the basic elements of Judaism, both as a religion and a way of life. Assuming no prior knowledge, the book opens with an account of the Jewish people and the main lines of its history. The following eight chapters are structured around this historical framework and focus on the different strands that make up the fabric of Judaism. The Torah and tradition, worship, the Bible, law, ethics, mysticism, theology and eschatology are all discussed, with a final chapter exploring the problems facing Judaism today, helping to illustrate that Judaism is a living and important religion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199252971
• ISBN13: 9780199252978
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Fascinating and informative

In this fascinating book, Professor Nicholas de Lange, University of Cambridge, introduces the reader to Judaism. Beginning with the question, "Who is a Jew?" the author examines the history and traditions (and the history of traditions) of the modern Jews. This is a fascinating and informative book, one that does not present Judaism using Christian thought-forms, but presents Judaism in its own understanding. If you want one book that will give you a good understanding of Judaism, then this is the book for you.