The Encyclopedia of Judaism, Vol. 4: Supplement I - Hardcover

9780826414601: The Encyclopedia of Judaism, Vol. 4: Supplement I

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0826414605 ISBN 13: 9780826414601

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2002

The Encyclopedia of Judaism provides a full and reliable account of Judaism, beginning in ancient Israelite times and extending to our own day. About Judaism, the religion, its diverse history, literature, beliefs past and present, observances and practices, and place in the context of society and culture, this is what we know. All principal topics required for the systematic description of Judaism as a religion the world view, way of life, theory of the social entity constituted by the faithful are addressed here. A full and detailed index provides ready-reference for facts, and the systematic articles set forth highly readable accounts of the entire range of Judaic systems of belief and behavior put forth over time and in our own time. It is written for people from all backgrounds, scholars and general readers alike.More than 100 topics are covered in the first three volumes of the Encyclopedia. This first Supplement adds 32 new studies in the history, practices, and theology of Judaism. Supplement II is anticipated for 2003, and Supplement III for 2004.

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About the Author:

Jacob Neusner is the author or editor of over 700 books including The Incarnation of God: The Character of Divinity in Formative Judaism.Alan J. Avery-Peck is Kraft-Hiatt Professor of Judaic Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA.William Scott Green is Philip S. Bernstein Professor of Judaic Studies and Dean of the College at the University of Rochester, NY.

Review:

"An international set of noted religious studies scholars has produced 115 essays and articles on Judaism. . . . readers (whether Jewish or not) will appreciate the depth of thought and research here."—Library Journal

A major contribution to Jewish scholars, and to everyone else . . . these volumes belong in all libraries"—Jewish Post and Opinion

"Thorough and well written."—American Reference Books

"Alan J. Avery Peck is a fine co-editor, responsible for useful and sometimes ground-breaking authority. Avery Peck gives us the state of scholarship and useful bibliographies at the end of his many fine articles. I also admire Mendes-Flohr on modern philosophies and theologies of Judaism, Hoffman on Liturgy, Salkin on New Age Judaism, Wolfson on Jewish Mysticism, and Ravitsky on Zionism and Judaism. . . . Neusner himself offers a brilliant, highly original treatment of the Conservative Judaism in which he was trained. . . . The illustrations are breathtaking and important."—Arnold Jacob Wolf, Review of Biblical Literature

The Encyclopaedia of Judaism has been selected by the American Library Association as Outstanding Reference Source 2001
This Encyclopaedia of Judaism has been selected as CHOICE's Outstanding Academic Title for 2000.
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"Ingenious efforts are made by the writers as they apply Jewish tradition to coping with some difficult contemporary problems....this book is a significant addition to the first three volumes, helping to augment The Encyclopedia of Judaism as an indispens

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