"The Blackwell Reader in Judaism" introduces Judaism in its own
words, affording readers a direct encounter with this ancient and
enduring faith.
The volume includes passages from Scripture, the Dead Sea
Scrolls, Rabbinic writings, medieval and modern Jewish philosophy
and theology, and statements of modern movements in Judaism, all
with editorial comment and guidance. The selection covers the
historical development of Judaism and its doctrines, as well as
representing contemporary debates.
The readings have been selected according to three guiding
principles:
To stimulate thought and reflection and so to help readers or
students draw inferences about a particular theme or problem.
To illustrate the essays in the accompanying "Blackwell Companion
to Judaism" so that the expositions there are substantiated in real
Judaic texts.
To exemplify an important trait in Judaism.
The 27 topics treated in the associated Companion expound the
topics of Judaism, and the corresponding selections in this Reader
illustrate important points with primary sources, in English, to
complement the exposition. In this way, the editors talk about
Judaism and let Judaism speak for itself. They present
introductions for any reader interested in the subject, and do not
take partisan or sectarian positions.
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