A Popular Dictionary of Judaism

A Popular Dictionary of Judaism
Author: Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2013-03-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1135797676

This concise dictionary of Judaism contains over a thousand entries describing all the key aspects of religion, culture and history in the Jewish faith. Designed for the student as well as the general reader, it deserves a place in every library and every Jewish home.

The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion

The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion
Author: Adele Berlin
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 962
Release: 2011
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0199730040

"The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion has been the go-to resource for students, scholars, and researchers in Judaic Studies since its 1997 publication. Now, The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion, Second Edition focuses on recent and changing rituals in the Jewish community that have come to the fore since the 1997 publication of the first edition, including the growing trend of baby-naming ceremonies and the founding of gay/lesbian synagogues. Under the editorship of Adele Berlin, nearly 200 internationally renowned scholars have created a new edition that incorporates updated bibliographies, biographies of 20th-century individuals who have shaped the recent thought and history of Judaism, and an index with alternate spellings of Hebrew terms. Entries from the previous edition have been be revised, new entries commissioned, and cross-references added, all to increase ease of navigation research." -- Provided by publisher.

Dictionary of Jewish Terms

Dictionary of Jewish Terms
Author: Ronald L. Eisenberg
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publications
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2011-12-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1589797299

The vocabulary of Judaism includes religious terms, customs, Hebrew, Aramaic and Yiddish terms, terms related to American Jewish life and the State of Israel. All are represented in this new guide, with easy to read explanation and cross-references.

The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism

The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism
Author: Alan Avery-Peck
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2004-02-24
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1134414862

With over 600 wide-ranging and informative entries, this dictionary provides the reader with an invaluable reference aid to all areas of Judaism.

Dictionary of Jewish Lore & Legend

Dictionary of Jewish Lore & Legend
Author: Alan Unterman
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Total Pages: 647
Release: 1991-07-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0500771030

A clear and well-illustrated guide to the main characters and legends of Judaism This book captures the richness and vitality of traditional Jewish culture: a web of legend, folklore and superstition that is crucial to understanding Judaism. Topics include Jewish law, literature and poetry; the festivals of the Jewish year; the languages and sub-groups within the Jewish community; and the many countries that Jews have lived in. The book also reveals another side of Judaism, a world populated by angels and demons, sages and Kabbalists, and creatures unknown to zoologists.

Dictionary of Judaism in the Biblical Period

Dictionary of Judaism in the Biblical Period
Author: Jacob Neusner
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
Total Pages: 732
Release: 1999
Genre: Bibles
ISBN:

This invaluable reference defines concepts, religious practices, theological terms, persons, places, and essential vocabulary from the writings of Judaism, ranging from the time of the Pentateuch's final formation until the close of the Babylonian Talmud. Over 3,300 entries by seventy international scholars offer historical literary, religious, and archaeological background for understanding the canonical form of the Bible, the texts of the Second Temple period, and the classical writings of rabbinic Judaism. The scope of this volume includes, among other things, information on Philo and Josephus, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Mishnah, and the Talmud, as well as key figures in the history of both Judaism and early Christianity. The "Dictionary of Judaism in the Biblical Period" offers a reliable guide to the wealth of material useful for reading the Holy Scriptures. It has few rivals when it comes to accuracy and readability, and will be an indispensable resource for anyone studying religion.

Dictionary of Jewish Usage

Dictionary of Jewish Usage
Author: Sol Steinmetz
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2005
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780742543874

Dictionary of Jewish Usage: A Guide to the Use of Jewish Terms is a unique and much needed guide to the way many Hebrew, Yiddish, and Aramaic words and meanings are used by English speakers. Sol Steinmetz draws upon his years of dictionary editorial experience, as well as his lifelong study of Jewish history, traditions, and practices, to guide the reader through the essentially uncharted territory of Jewish usage. Dictionary of Jewish Usage clarifies the meanings of Jewish terms that have been absorbed into English, as well as the transliterated Hebrew terms from sacred texts that reflect differing pronunciations. The Dictionary also explains terms that are often misused, sheds light on the meaning of clusters of terminology, and delineates the etymology and pronunciation of many words, making this Dictionary an invaluable guide for anyone curious about Jewish usage.

The Cambridge Dictionary of Judaism and Jewish Culture

The Cambridge Dictionary of Judaism and Jewish Culture
Author: Judith Reesa Baskin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 716
Release: 2011
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780521533393

"This book is an authoritative reference work for a twenty-first century audience. Its entries, written by eminent scholars, define the spiritual and intellectual concepts and movements that distinguish Judaism and the Jewish experience. The book discusses central figures and literary works, formative historical events, Jewish rituals and practices, and it illuminates the lives of ordinary Jewish men and women. But what makes this dictionary different is its broad exploration of the Jewish experience beyond Judaism, including literature, art, music, theater, dance, film, broadcasting, sports, and ecology, among many other topics from the Bible to the internet"--