The Blackwell Reader in Judaism

by Jacob Neusner

2021-07-21 01:26:18

"The Blackwell Reader in Judaism" introduces Judaism in its own words, affording readers a direct encounter with this ancient and enduring faith.The volume includes passages from Scripture, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Rabbinic writings, medieval and modern... Read more
"The Blackwell Reader in Judaism" introduces Judaism in its own words, affording readers a direct encounter with this ancient and enduring faith.

The volume includes passages from Scripture, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Rabbinic writings, medieval and modern Jewish philosophy and theology, and statements of modern movements in Judaism, all with editorial comment and guidance. The selection covers the historical development of Judaism and its doctrines, as well as representing contemporary debates.

The readings have been selected according to three guiding principles:
To stimulate thought and reflection and so to help readers or students draw inferences about a particular theme or problem.
To illustrate the essays in the accompanying "Blackwell Companion to Judaism" so that the expositions there are substantiated in real Judaic texts.
To exemplify an important trait in Judaism.

The 27 topics treated in the associated Companion expound the topics of Judaism, and the corresponding selections in this Reader illustrate important points with primary sources, in English, to complement the exposition. In this way, the editors talk about Judaism and let Judaism speak for itself. They present introductions for any reader interested in the subject, and do not take partisan or sectarian positions. Less

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