BASIC JUDAISM

by Milton Steinberg ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A

Rabbi Steinberg has given us a concise and lucid exposition of the traditions, the beliefs, and practices of Judaism. The author states in his preface that the book is intended especially for three groups of people, viz: for believing Jews to strengthen and encourage them in their faith; for indifferent Jews to show the significance for modern life of the Jewish tradition; and for non-Jews who are curious about Judaism. The book accomplishes its purpose admirably, outlining in successive chapters the traditions and ideals of Judaism, its fundamental beliefs concerning the Torah, God, the Good Life, and the World to Come, and giving a clear exposition of the practices and institutions of Judaism. The author distinguishes at every point the differences between the traditionalists, the conservatives, and the modernists with Judaism, and attempts with considerable success to give a fair and objective presentation of those differences.

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ISBN: 0156106981

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Publisher: Harcourt, Brace & Co.

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 1947

Categories: NONFICTION