The Blackwell Companion to Judaism

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Jacob Neusner, Alan Avery-Peck
Wiley, Mar 7, 2003 - Religion - 572 pages
This Companion explores the history, doctrines, divisions, and contemporary condition of Judaism.
  • Surveys those issues most relevant to Judaic life today: ethics, feminism, politics, and constructive theology
  • Explores the definition of Judaism and its formative history
  • Makes sense of the diverse data of an ancient and enduring faith

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About the author (2003)

Jacob Neusner is Distinguished Research Professor of Religious Studies at the University of South Florida and Professor of Religion at Bard College. He has seven honorary degrees, fourteen academic medals and has published more than 800 books.

Alan J. Avery-Peck is Kraft-Hiatt Professor in Judaic Studies at The College of the Holy Cross. His has published widely and is editor of the journal The Annual of Rabbinic Judaism: Ancient, Medieval and Modern.

Bibliographic information

Title The Blackwell Companion to Judaism
Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion
Editors Jacob Neusner, Alan Avery-Peck
Edition illustrated, reprint
Publisher Wiley, 2003
ISBN 1577180593, 9781577180593
Length 572 pages
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Religion / Judaism / General
   
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