Settings of Silver: An Introduction to JudaismPaulist Press, 2000 - 480 pagine Originally published in 1989, this comprehensive survey of Judaism has become a popular text in universities, religious colleges and seminaries, and adult education classes. Now, its author, Stephen Wylen, performs a genuine service by updating his critically acclaimed text for the 21st century. Settings of Silver, Second Edition, reflects the changes in the political structure of Eastern Europe and other recent events, while retaining its accessibility, easy-to-understand language, and compactness. In four sections, the author covers the history of Judaism. Section One includes basic beliefs, what it means to be a Jew, the role of Torah, and the Jewish view of God. Section Two covers faith, practices and customs, including holydays, marriage and family law and ritual, dietary laws, and beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife. Section Three is a history of Judaism, from its foundations to the early part of the 20th century, with a look to mysticism, literature, philosophy and daily life in the Jewish community. In Section Four the author continues the history of Judaism up to the present day, including the Holocaust, the State of Israel, the effects of modernism on Judaism, and the future of Judaism. Engaging, timely, and appropriate for persons of all religious backgrounds, this enduring work belongs in the library of anyone (Jews included) who wants to understand Judaism and the Jewish people. + |
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TORAH | 15 |
GOD | 37 |
ISRAEL | 53 |
THE SERVICE OF GOD | 79 |
JEWISH WORSHIP | 99 |
THE WORLD TO COME | 110 |
SHABBAT | 124 |
JEWS IN THE MIDDLE AGES | 233 |
THE GOLDEN AGE OF SPAIN AND MEDIEVAL JEWISH PHILOSOPHY | 252 |
MYSTICISM | 271 |
JEWISH LIFE IN EASTERN EUROPE | 287 |
THE ROAD TO MODERNITY | 313 |
THE THREE MOVEMENTS OF MODERN JUDAISM | 336 |
ANTISEMITISM AND HOLOCAUST | 358 |
ZIONISM AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL | 380 |
THE HOLY DAYS SIN AND ATONEMENT | 137 |
PASSOVER | 153 |
OTHER SACRED DAYS | 170 |
JUDAISM IN THE FIRST CENTURY | 185 |
70 cETHE TURNING POINT | 207 |
RABBINIC LITERATURE | 221 |
THE JEWS OF AMERICA | 407 |
THE PRESENT AND FUTURE | 428 |
Glossary | 441 |
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