ABSTRACT

Judaism is a concise and readable survey of the history of the Jewish people, from earliest exile to the creation of the State of Israel and the present day. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Jewish beliefs and practices and looks at the ways in which Judaism has adapted, and continues to adapt, to the challenges of the modern world.

chapter 1|19 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|22 pages

The History of the Jewish People

chapter 3|19 pages

Jewish Life in Modern Times

chapter 4|20 pages

Jewish Beliefs and Practices

chapter 5|16 pages

Judaism in the Twenty-first Century