The Origins of Judaism provides a clear; straightforward account of the development of ancient Judaism in both the Judean homeland and the Diaspora. Beginning with the Bible and ending with the rise of Islam; the text depicts the emergence of a religion that would be recognized today as Judaism out of customs and conceptions that were quite different from any that now exist. Special attention is given to the early rabbis' contribution to this historical process. Together with the main narrative; the book provides substantial quotations from primary texts (biblical; rabbinic and other) along with extended side treatments of important themes; a glossary; short biographies of leading early rabbis; a chronology of important dates and suggestions for further reading.
#798125 in Books Cambridge University Press 2006-10-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .43 x 5.98l; .76 #File Name: 0521532124184 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy KerriganWell written and researched3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Ms Warrior does an excellent job with an introduction to Religious Life in Ancient ...By AthenicusIn 129 pages; Ms Warrior does an excellent job with an introduction to Religious Life in Ancient Rome. She covers the major aspects of religion and how it worked for the Romans without getting bogged down in the immense details. It enlightens and alludes to the depth of information about Roman religion while keeping a very readable text and avoiding many pitfalls of academic writing. An excellent read!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Useful and detailed enough for someone new to the subjectBy Benzin63Warrior does a very good using examples to explain Roman religion. Especially for someone who is new to this area of history. It isn't overwhelming with details; but it has enough to get the main points across. A very well rounded; basic book on Roman religion and good basis point for anyone looking to understand it.
