Understanding Judaism: The basics of deed and creed

Blech, Benjamin

ISBN 10: 0876682913 / ISBN 13: 9780876682913

Verlag: Jason Aronson, Inc., 1992

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New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 1.4.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 353-0876682913-new

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Understanding Judaism: The basics of deed and creed
• Verlag: Jason Aronson, Inc.
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1992
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0876682913
• ISBN-13: 9780876682913
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New
• Gewicht: 1,4 Pfund

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Inhaltsangabe

Judaism is primarily a religion of actions rather than beliefs. When the Jewish people accepted God's covenant, they committed themselves first to obedience and practice, and then to striving to understand the message implicit in the Torah. In Understanding Judaism: The Basics of Deed and Creed, a perfect textbook for independent and classroom study, Rabbi Benjamin Blech presents a comprehensive explication of the Jewish faith. What does it meant to be a Jew? How does religion affect the ways in which Jewish people think and act? What are the basic concepts of Judaism? This volume answers these vital questions.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Rabbi Benjamin Blech holds a masters degree in psychology from Columbia University, and has written nine books on Judaism, including three as part of the highly popular Idiot's Guide series (one of which was cited by Larry King as "a piece of art"). He has taught at Yeshiva University since 1966, and has received the American Educator of the Year award. A tenth-generation rabbi, Blech is a frequent lecturer in Jewish communities around the world. He has appeared on national television (including The Oprah Winfrey Show), and writes regularly for major newspapers and journals. He was recently ranked #16 in a listing of the 50 most influential Jews in America. Born in Zurich, Rabbi Blech lives in Manhattan with his wife Elaine.