{"product_id":"judaism-2e","title":"Judaism 2e","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis newly revised all-encompassing textbook is a guide to the history, beliefs and practice of Judaism. Beginning with the ancient Near Eastern background, it covers early Israelite history, the emergence of classical rabbinic literature and the rise of medieval Judaism in Islamic and Christian lands. It also includes the early modern period and the development of Jewry in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Extracts from primary sources are used throughout to enliven the narrative and provide concrete examples of the rich variety of Jewish civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecially designed to assist learning, \u003ci\u003eJudaism\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•\u003ci\u003e Introduces \u003c\/i\u003etexts and commentaries, including the Hebrew Bible, rabbinic texts, mystical literature, Jewish philosophy and Jewish theology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•\u003ci\u003e Provides \u003c\/i\u003ethe skills necessary to understand these step-by-step with the help of a companion website\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•\u003ci\u003e Explains \u003c\/i\u003ehow to interpret the major events in nearly four thousand years of Jewish history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•\u003ci\u003e Supports \u003c\/i\u003estudy with discussion questions on the central historical and religious issues, and includes key reading for each chapter, an extensive glossary and index\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•\u003ci\u003e Illustrates \u003c\/i\u003ethe development of Judaism, its concepts, observances and culture, with maps, photos, paintings and engravings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eLinks \u003c\/em\u003eeach chapter to a free companion website at www.routledge.com\/cw\/cohnsherbok which provides things to think about, things to do and tips for teachers as well as other online resources\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57318323290494,"sku":"NW9781138912212","price":48.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781138912212.jpg?v=1778724146","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/judaism-2e","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}