Judaism in North America: An Introduction (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781350406810)

Beginning with an overview of Judaism in North America, this book presents a surveyof the tradition, provides historical context, and addresses key contemporary issues.It covers the essential topics in the study of Judaism in North America including the major texts of Judaism, the Jewish life cycle, rabbinic literature, and the Jewish calendar.

Key topics include Jewish identity and diversity, how Americans perceive Jews, and the rise of the Jewish GenZ. With over 50 illustrations throughout, each chapter contains suggested further reading and a glossary of key terms and concepts.

The chapters in this book were first published in the digital collection Bloomsbury Religion in North America. Covering North America's diverse religious traditions, this digital collection provides reliable and peer-reviewed articles and ebooks for students and instructors. Learn more and get access for your library atwww.theologyandreligiononline.com/bloomsbury-religion-in-north-america

Author: Gary G. Porton
ISBN-10: 1350406813
ISBN-13: 9781350406810
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 08/08/2024
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.50d