A concise companion to the Jewish religion /

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Author / Creator:	Jacobs, Louis.
Imprint:	Oxford [U.K.] : Oxford University Press, 2003-
Description:	1 online resource : digital files.
Language:	English
Subject:	Judaism -- Dictionaries. Judaism -- Essence, genius, nature. Judaism. Judaism -- Essence, genius, nature. Electronic books. Dictionaries.
Format:	E-Resource Journal
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9365243

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ISBN:	9780191726446 (online) 0191726443 (online) 9780192800886 (print)
Notes:	Published to Oxford Reference: 2003. Print publication date: 1999. Limited to Portage College students and employees only. Text (online database). Also issued in print format. Mode of access: World Wide Web. Title from title screen (viewed on January 17, 2013).
Summary:	"This highly readable guide to Judaism contains a wealth of information on every aspect of Jewish belief and practice, both ancient and modern. From Maimonides to Methuselah, Kabbalah to Kibbutz, Louis Jacobs provides an invaluable source of information for anyone wanting to learn more about the rich and diverse heritage of the Jewish religion. With all Hebrew terms clearly explained, entries range from personalities in the Bible to present-day Jewish thinkers and writers, and other coverage includes customs, traditions, and Jewish ideas on subjects as diverse as dance, vegetarianism, and eternity. This illuminating and authoritative guide contains a wealth of information on every aspect of Jewish belief and practice, both ancient and modern."--Publisher's description.
Other form:	Print version: Oxford University Press, 1999 9780192800886

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