Judaism: The Basics (Neusner Jacob)(Paperback)

Judaism: The Basics (Neusner Jacob)(Paperback)

The oldest of the world's major faiths, Judaism as practiced today represents a tradition that goes back nearly 6,000 years. Accessible and wide-ranging, Judaism: The Basics is a must-have resource covering the stories, beliefs and expressions of that tradition.Key topics covered include: the

The Mishnah: A New Translation - Jacob Neusner

The eminent Judaica scholar Jacob Neusner provides here the first form-analytical translation of the Mishnah. This path-breaking edition provides as close to a literal translation as possible, following the syntax of Mishnaic Hebrew in its highly formalized and syntactically patterned language

What I Wish My Christian Friends Knew about Judaism (Schoen Robert)(Paperback)

The basics of Jewish life and customs described for Christians in a spirit of understanding and shared appreciation of common roots. 'Masterful overview.'--Publishers

Judaism for Dummies (Falcon Ted)(Paperback)

Your plain-English guide to Judaism Whether you're interested in the religion or the spirituality, the culture or the ethnic traditions, Judaism For Dummies explores the full spectrum of Judaism, dipping into the mystical, meditative, and spiritual depth of the faith and the practice. In this

The Cambridge Companion to Judaism and Law (Hayes Christine)(Paperback)

The Cambridge Companion to Judaism and Law explores the Jewish conception of law as an essential component of the divine-human relationship from biblical to modern times, as well as resistance to this conceptualization. It also traces the political, social, intellectual, and cultural circumstances

Judaism - An Introduction: Teach Yourself (Hoffman C. M.)(Paperback / softback)

Judaism - an Introduction is a comprehensive guide to the beliefs and practices of the Jewish

Introducing Judaism (Segal Eliezer)(Paperback)

Introducing Judaism is the ideal starting point for students beginning their studies of this fascinating religion. Eliezer Segal takes a historical approach, focusing on religious aspects of Judaism, and introducing themes as they emerge from authentic Jewish documents. Students will gain an

The Letters of Jacob Burckhardt (Burckhardt Jacob)(Paperback)

As a rule, an author's correspondence possesses only a secondary interest, but Jacob Burckhardt's letters are of primary interest to students of history because of the nature of the man and of his major writings. Judgments on History and Historians, for example, consists not of Burckhardt's own

Anti-Judaism (Nirenberg David)(Paperback / softback)

An account of one of history's darkest tendencies, following the development of anti-Judaism across three

The Children of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, Islam (Peters F. E.)(Paperback)

F. E. Peters, a scholar without peer in the comparative study of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, revisits his pioneering work. Peters has rethought and thoroughly rewritten his classic The Children of Abraham for a new generation of readers-at a time when the understanding of these three

God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Starr Mirabai)(Paperback)

Champions the underlying unity of peace and justice teachings in Judaism, Christianity and

The Gerus Guide - The Step By Step Guide to Conversion to Orthodox Judaism (Moshen Rabbi Aryeh)(Paperback)

Philosophy: The Basics (Warburton Nigel)(Paperback)

'Philosophy: The Basics deservedly remains the most recommended introduction to philosophy on the market. Warburton is patient, accurate and, above all, clear. There is no better short introduction to philosophy.' - Stephen Law, author of The Philosophy GymPhilosophy: The Basics gently eases the

Disability: The Basics (Shakespeare Tom)(Paperback)

The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy (Burckhardt Jacob)(Paperback)

For nineteenth-century Swiss historian Jacob Burckhardt, the Italian Renaissance was nothing less than the beginning of the modern world - a world in which flourishing individualism and the competition for fame radically transformed science, the arts, and politics. In this landmark work he depicts

How Judaism Became a Religion: An Introduction to Modern Jewish Thought (Batnitzky Leora)(Paperback)

A new approach to understanding Jewish thought since the eighteenth century 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

Bioethics: The Basics (Campbell Alastair)(Paperback)

Bioethics: The Basics is an introduction to the foundational principles, theories and issues in the study of medical and biological ethics. Readers are introduced to bioethics from the ground up before being invited to consider some of the most controversial but important questions facing us today

Cognitive Psychology: The Basics (Taylor Sandie)(Paperback)

Cognitive Psychology: The Basics provides a compact introduction to the core topics in the field, discussing the science behind the everyday cognitive phenomena experienced by us all. The book considers laboratory and applied theory and research alongside technological developments to demonstrate

Liberalism: The Basics (Charvet John)(Paperback)

Liberalism: The Basics is an engaging and accessible introduction to liberalism. The author provides a comprehensive overview of liberal practices, liberal values and critically analyses liberal theories, allowing for a richer understanding of liberalism as a whole. The book is divided into three

Dementia: The Basics (Innes Anthea)(Paperback)

Dementia: The Basics provides the reader with a clear and compassionate introduction to dementia and an accessible guide to dealing with different parts of the dementia journey, from pre-diagnosis and diagnosis to post-diagnostic support, increasing care needs and end of life care. Co-authored by

The Greeks and Greek Civilization (Burckhardt Jacob)(Paperback)

In 1872, Jacob Burckhardt, one of the preeminent historians of classical and Renaissance culture, presented this revolutionary work, which portrays ancient Greek culture as an aristocratic world based on a ruthless competition for honor, a competition that led, in turn, to a tyranous state with

Clarinet Basics Repertoire (Alfred Publishing)(Paperback)

Ideal supplementary material for the landmark Basics method series. Clarinet Basics Repertoire has a fabulous range of repertoire, from pop classics ((Is this the way to) Amarillo?) and film themes (James Bond and Harry Potter) to classical hits (Fur Elise and Gymnopedie), plus folk music and

Ancient Egypt: The Basics (Ryan Donald P.)(Paperback)

Ancient Egypt: The Basics offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the history, archaeology and influence of this fascinating civilization. Coverage includes: A survey of Egyptian history from its earliest origins to the coming of Islam Life and death in ancient Egypt Key

Midwifery: The Basics (Baston Helen)(Paperback)

Midwifery: The Basics provides an engaging and authentic insight into the midwife's world. It explores the role of the midwife as a clinician and professional, showing how midwives can support women both to achieve a healthy full-term pregnancy and a smooth transition to motherhood. This book