In this collection of 346 important facts about Judaism and its people, Telushkin ranges through all of Jewish history and literature to extract the enduring concepts one needs to know in order to be a well-informed, modern Jew.
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In this collection of 346 important facts about Judaism and its people, Telushkin ranges through all of Jewish history and literature to extract the enduring concepts one needs to know in order to be a well-informed, modern Jew.
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I read this book twice and I will continue to read it. Rabbi Telushkin has covered everything in this book. I read it more than once and I bought it for a friend. It's easy to read and understand and you find a lot of answers from the vast fountain of knowledge in Judaism.
jlsm
Dec 28, 2008
excellent summary of Jewish beliefs
excellent summary of Jewish beliefs for non Jewish people . For Christians who like to have a indepth understanding of the customs & beliefs of the Jewish people, will help in their own beliefs in Christianity . Many Christians only understand the Jewish history up to the period of the common era & have no understanding of the same people who brought us the Tanakh after the common era.The rich developement of Jewish thoughts still continues to this day. It also help Christians to understand the source of conflict between the Christians & Jews leading to antagonism & antisemitism ,hopefully it will help both people .
judaicaman
Sep 18, 2007
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO JUDAISM
In this collection of 346 important facts about Judaism and its people, Telushkin ranges through all of Jewish history and literature to extract the enduring concepts one needs to know in order to be a well-informed, modern Jew.
How much do you know about Judaism?
* How did the Ten Lost Tribes become lost ? * Are circumcisions performed on the Sabbath ? * Which country first granted Jews equal rights ? * When was polygamy outlawed for Jews ? * Why does Jewish law compare gossiping to murder ?
You'll find the answers to these questions -- and much more -- in this insightful and comprehensive guide. Written by esteemed rabbi and bestselling author Joseph Telushkin, Jewish Literacy has become one of the most respected and widely used reference books on Jewish life, culture, religion, and tradition. Now revised and updated, this fascinating volume distills a vast body of scholarship into 348 short, readable chapters, making the rich and complex history of Judaism accessible to any reader.
Organized by subject, the book's fifteen sections include:
History and Contemporary Life From the biblical and Talmudic periods through the Spanish Inquisition to modern times, with special sections on the Holocaust, Israel, and American-Jewish life.
Beliefs, Ethics, and Rituals From monotheism to Judaism's views on the afterlife, "chosenness," and human relations with God; ethical concerns ranging from the proper treatment of animals to the real meaning of "an eye for an eye"; along with explanations of the major prayers and synagogue practices.
Jewish Holidays and Life Cycle The origins and distinctive customs of each holiday, and the rites sanctifying every major life event from circumcision and baby naming to burial and mourning. Answers to the questions from the front flap:
* They were dispersed when the Kingdom of Israel was destroyed by the Assyrians in 722 B.C.E. (see Chapter 45). * The United States (see Chapter 203). * Around 1000 C.E., when it was proscribed by Rabbi Gershom; however, most Sephardic Jews did not accept the ban (see Chapter 95). * Because gossip, like murder, can do irrevocable damage (see Chapter 271).
In this collection of 346 important facts about Judaism and its people, Telushkin ranges through all of Jewish history and literature to extract the enduring concepts one needs to know in order to be a well-informed, modern Jew.
