Judaism (World Faiths) - Softcover

Barnes, Trevor; Editors Of Kingfisher

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753458837 ISBN 13: 9780753458839

Publisher: Kingfisher, 2005

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From the early history of Judaism to the festivals celebrated today, World Faiths: Judaism is the definitive guide to the world's oldest monotheistic religion. All of the significant events, including the destruction of the Temple and the Diaspora, are vividly recounted. The importance of tradition -- both written and oral -- and the central role of worship in Jewish life are covered, as well as key rituals and celebrations such as the Passover meal.

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About the Author:

Trevor Barnes is an award winning presenter of many BBC Television documentaries on the subject of religion, as well as BBC World Service news broadcasts, radio shows, and live chat shows. He is also the author of several books including Archaeology in the Kingfisher Knowledge series, The Wounded City, a book about the people of Belfast, Northern Ireland, and a biography of Terry Waite, Man With A Mission.

Review:

“This is a beautiful, lavishly-illustrated book.” ―Children's Literature

“Here is a colorful, non-intimidating series that manages to pluck out some of the more interesting aspects of four of the world's great religions. These inexpensive paperback books have the lavish pictorial interest of coffee-table books...This series is particularly well suited for middle school collections where there is a call for comparing religious traditions, but it could be used in high school and public libraries as well.” ―VOYA

“Briefly, and with beautifully produced full-color illustrations, these books summarize the essential facts about the world's major religions...In our multicultural society, these essential guides to the major faiths will be most helpful. Even high school students will find them useful introductions.” ―KLIATT

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