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Ancient Jewish History: The Birth and Evolution of Judaism. The Hebrew religion gave us monotheism; it gave us the concept of rule by law; it gave us the concept that the divine works its purpose on human history through human events; it gave us the concept of the covenant, that the one god has a special relationship to a community of humans ...
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The Cambridge Guide to Jewish History, Religion, and Culture is a comprehensive and engaging overview of Jewish life, from its origins in the ancient Near East to its impact on contemporary popular culture. The twenty-one essays, arranged historically and thematically and written specially for this volume by lead-ing scholars, examine the develo...
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We would like to thank the eighteen authors who have generously shared their scholarly expertise and their interpretive skills in the excellent essays that make up this volume. The support of our programs and institutions, the Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies at the University of Oregon, and The Crown Family Center for Jewish Studi...
In this new edition, contemporary Judaism is presented in all its rich diversity, including both traditional and modern theologies as well as secular forms of Jewish identity.
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- Myth: Jews, Israelites & Hebrews Are Different People. The Torah refers to our people mostly as “Sons of Israel” (Israelites) and occasionally as Hebrews.
- Myth: Mitzvah Means “Good Deed” One of the most common words one hears from Jewish people is mitzvah, which is commonly translated as “good deed” or “act of kindness.”
- Myth: There Are Different Denominations of Jews. A person may sometimes say, “I don’t need to do this mitzvah or celebrate that holiday because I am [insert name of denomination here],” perpetuating the myth that there are different classes of Jews for whom different sets of rules and traditions apply.
- Myth: David Invented the Star of David. The six-pointed star (hexagram) is often associated with Jews and the Jewish religion. Referred to as a Magen David (“Shield of David”) it is a favorite decoration on synagogues, Jewish gravestones, and jewelry.
3 days ago · 14 Facts About Jews and Judaism That Every Person Should Know. By Menachem Posner. Learn the basics of what Judaism and being Jewish is all about! 62 Comments.
Aug 25, 2013 · Is Judaism a religion, a culture, a nationality—or a mixture of all of these? In How Judaism Became a Religion, Leora Batnitzky boldly argues that this question more than any other has driven modern Jewish thought since the eighteenth century.
The twenty-one essays, arranged historically and thematically, and written specially for this volume by leading scholars, examine the development of Judaism and the evolution of Jewish history and culture over many centuries and in a range of locales.
