This is a comprehensive history of Jewish religion and philosophy,
its traditions and practices, magnificently illustrated with over
500 photographs and paintings. It is an in-depth introduction to
the religion and its rich cultural and spiritual heritage. It
describes the different aspects of Orthodox and Reform, and of
mysticism and kabbalah. This book highlights biblical teaching and
traces its development across the centuries from earliest and
rabbinic times to the present day. It presents all the festivals of
the year, such as Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, Purim and Passover. It
covers teachings about rites of passage including marriage, bar and
bat mitzvahs. Blending authoritative information with superb
pictures of Jewish life and culture, this book brings together a
vast amount of knowledge for students and general readers. For
nearly 4,000 years, Judaism has been a living monotheistic faith.
This book offers an account of the faith, its core beliefs and
practices, and the way of life of Jewish people today. The book is
divided into three sections: Jewish Traditions covers the history
of Jews from the biblical period to the present; Jewish Belief
introduces the reader to the concept of God and his relationship
with Israel as the chosen people; and Jewish Practice embraces all
aspects of worship and personal piety. This comprehensive picture
of Jewish life, thought and heritage, with its 500 stunning
illustrations, is a fascinating reference guide to every aspect of
this complex religion.
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