Studying Judaism: The Critical Issues (Studying World Religions) - Softcover

Wright, Melanie J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826497195 ISBN 13: 9780826497192

Publisher: Continuum, 2012

Synopsis

This volume in the Studying World Religions series is an essential guide to the study of Judaism. Clearly structured to cover all the major areas of study, including historical foundations, scripture, worship, society, material culture, thought and ethics, this is the ideal study aid for those approaching Judaism for the first time. Studying Judaism offers readers the chance to engage with a religious tradition as a diverse, living phenomenon. Its approach is 'critical' in two major respects: its use of the dimensional approach to the study of religions as an interpretive framework, and its focus on matters perceived as problematic by insider and/or outsider commentators, such as gender, demography, geo-politics, the 'museumization' of Jewish cultures and its impact on religion and identity. This book is the perfect companion for the fledgling student of Judaism.

About this title

Book Description:

Concise study guide for the fledgling student of Judaism, covering critical issues and methodology.

About the Author:

Melanie J. Wright was Academic Director of the Centre for the Study of Jewish-Christian Relations, and a Lecturer in Religious Studies at the Open University, UK. She is the author of numerous articles and books including Understanding Judaism, and Religion and Film: An Introduction. With Lucia Faltin she co-edited The Religious Roots of Contemporary European Identity, which is also published by Continuum.

About this edition

• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0826497195
• ISBN 13: 9780826497192
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 248