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ID:
004105
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Edition |
2005 (Rev.ed.)
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Publication |
Great Britain, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1999.
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Description |
40pPurple Spine
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Series |
World Faiths
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Summary/Abstract |
From the early history of Judaism to the festivals celebrated today, this is a definitive guide for children to the world's oldest monotheistic religion. Highlights the important role played by Judaism in the lives of millions around the world.
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Contents |
Introduction
History
The chosen people
Two kingdoms
Patriarchs, prophets and kings
The temple
The Torah
Jewish worship
Studying the law
The Jewish calendar
Jewish practices
This life and beyond
The Diaspora
Divisions in Judaism
Sacred and secular
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Standard Number |
0753411067 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
000506 | 296/BAR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
006844
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Publication |
Oxford, Heinemann Educational Publishers, 2000.
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Description |
160pGreen Spine
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Series |
Exploring religions
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Summary/Abstract |
This book provides an in-depth exploration of Judaism - its roots, diverse traditions, scriptures, beliefs and institutions.
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Contents |
Introducing the Jews
-Who are the jews?
-Jews in the ancient world
-From late antiquity to the Middle ages
-Early modern period
-Jews in the 20th century
-Attitudes to Jews in the past
-Attitudes to Jews in the 20th century
What Jews Believe?
-Beliefs about God
-About Humanity
-About Jews
-Other important beliefs
-Torah
-Tenakh
-Misnah and the Talmud
-Halakhah and other writings
The Jewish Year
-Structure
-Shabbat I
-Shabbat II
-Shabbat III
-Rosh Chodesh (New Moon)
-Rosh Hashanah (New Year)
-Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
-Peshach II
-Shavout (Weeks)
-Sukkot (Tabernacles) and Simchat Torah
-Hannukkah
-Purim
-Mourning for the temple
-Special days
Home and Family
-Day in the life of a Jew
-Mezuzah
-Kosher food I
-Kosher food II
-Baby ceremonies
-Bar and bat mitzvah
-Marriage
-Divorce
-Death and mourning
In a Jewish Community
-Mikveh
-Synagogue
-Worship
-Education
-Women in the community
-People in the community needs I
-People in the community needs II
-People in the community needs III
Some Jewish Moral teaching
-The moral individual
-Spoken word
-Suffering
-Body matters
-Bio-ethics
-Family relationships
-Sexual matters
-Work and leisure
-Human rights
-Wealth and poverty
-The disadvantaged
-Government and justice
-War and peace
-Animal welfare
-The planet
Attitudes, Opinions, and movements
-Lithuanian-style orthodoxy
-Hasidic movement
-Neo-Orthodoxy
-Orthodoxy today
-Non-orthodox movements
-Reform movement today
-Liberal movement
-Masorti movement
-How Zionism began?
-Struggle for a Jewish state
-Religious attitudes to Zionism
-Israel today
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Standard Number |
0431093040 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
007337 | 296/GEL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
013353
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Publication |
London, Wayland Publishers, 2005.
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Description |
48pPink Spine
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Series |
21st century religions
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Summary/Abstract |
Find out all about the founder of Judaism, its principal teachings, scriptures, important figures, historical events, festivals, places of worship, community life and the varieties of belief and practice around the world.
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Standard Number |
9780750256339 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
013236 | 296/KEE | Main | On Shelf | Teacher Resources | Teacher Resource |
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