Studying Judaism

The Critical Issues

AvMelanie J. Wright

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Beskrivning

Thisvolume in the Studying World Religionsseries is an essential guide to the study of Judaism. Clearly structured tocover all the major areas of study, including historical foundations,scripture, worship, society, material culture, thought and ethics, this is theideal study aid for those approaching Judaism for the first time.Studying Judaism offers readers thechance to engage with a religious tradition as a diverse, living phenomenon.Its approach is 'critical' in two major respects: its use of the dimensionalapproach to the study of religions as an interpretive framework, and its focuson matters perceived as problematic by insider and/or outsider commentators,such as gender, demography, geo-politics, the 'museumization' of Jewishcultures and its impact on religion and identity. This book is the perfectcompanion for the fledgling student of Judaism.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-03-15
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:248
Filformat:PDF
Kopieringsskydd:LCP
ISBN:9781623561970
Förlag:Continuum Publishing Corporation
Serie:Studying World Religions

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Judendom inom Filosofi och religion

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Melanie J. Wright was Academic Director of the Centre for the Study of Jewish-Christian Relations, and a Lecturer in Religious Studies at the Open University, UK. She is the author of numerous articles and books including Understanding Judaism (Orchard Academic), and Religion and Film: An Introduction (I. B. Tauris). With Lucia Faltin she co-edited The Religious Roots of Contemporary European Identity, which is also published by Continuum.

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'Melanie Wright bequeaths the reader an insightful and valuable introduction to the study of Judaism.Her lifetime's devotion to Jewish studies, especially to Jewish culture, makes this book essential for anyone interested in the varieties of Judaism.'

Innehållsförteckning

AuthorBiography \ Tribute \ Series Preface \ Acknowledgments \ 1. Introduction \ 2. What is Judaism? \ 3. Authority \ 4. Worship, Festivals and Mysticism \ 5. Beliefs \ 6. Gender \ 7.Politics \ 8. Culture \ 9. Memory \ 10. Jews and Others \ 11. Studying Judaism: the critical issues: the future \Notes \ Bibliography \ Index