Subtitle: Learn from the Wisdom of the Torah
Author: Maya Cohen
Specifications: 7 1/4” x 9 1/8” (185mm x 232mm), 160pp
Word count: 30,000
ISBN: 9781488988523
One of the world’s oldest continuous religious traditions, Judaism is rooted in covenant, law, and a shared sense of history. World Faith Library: Judaism traces its development from ancient origins to its diverse expressions in the modern world.
This illustrated volume explores foundational narratives, including the patriarchs, the Exodus, and the giving of the Torah, alongside the evolution of Jewish law, scripture, and interpretation. It examines life in the diaspora, the role of the synagogue and the home, and the ways communities have maintained identity across centuries of change. The book also addresses modern developments, from emancipation and migration to the impact of the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel. Throughout, it highlights the importance of memory, tradition, and ethical living.
Accessible and thoughtfully presented, World Faith Library: Judaism offers a clear and engaging introduction to a tradition that continues to shape religious and cultural life around the world.
Subtitle: Learn from the Wisdom of the Torah
Author: Maya Cohen
Specifications: 7 1/4” x 9 1/8” (185mm x 232mm), 160pp
Word count: 30,000
ISBN: 9781488988523
One of the world’s oldest continuous religious traditions, Judaism is rooted in covenant, law, and a shared sense of history. World Faith Library: Judaism traces its development from ancient origins to its diverse expressions in the modern world.
This illustrated volume explores foundational narratives, including the patriarchs, the Exodus, and the giving of the Torah, alongside the evolution of Jewish law, scripture, and interpretation. It examines life in the diaspora, the role of the synagogue and the home, and the ways communities have maintained identity across centuries of change. The book also addresses modern developments, from emancipation and migration to the impact of the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel. Throughout, it highlights the importance of memory, tradition, and ethical living.
Accessible and thoughtfully presented, World Faith Library: Judaism offers a clear and engaging introduction to a tradition that continues to shape religious and cultural life around the world.