| Description |
1 online resource (1644 entries) : 7 images, digital files. |
| Note |
Updated ed. of: The encyclopedia of Judaism. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
A-Z. |
| Access |
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. |
| Summary |
Judaism implies faith and beliefs, complex practices and a whole way of life. These are mirrored in this encyclopedia which includes hundreds of special articles covering subjects in analytical depth, as well as short biographies of the major figures in the story of Judaism. Issues of practical interest today are give special attention, such as the article MEDICAL ETHICS which relates to Abortion, Artificial insemination, Autopsies, Birth control, Euthanasia, Surrogate mother... |
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The contributors are drawn from leading authorities the world over, and the editors, who are eminent scholars with Orthodox, Conservative and Reform backgrounds have ensured that, where relevant, the viewpoint of each trend is accurately rendered. The book also reflects the attitudes and customs of different communities. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Description based on title page of print version. |
| Subject |
Judaism -- Dictionaries.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Wigoder, Geoffrey, 1922-
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Skolnik, Fred.
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Himelstein, Shmuel.
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Credo Reference (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Encyclopedia of Judaism.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 0814793886 9780814793886 (DLC) 2002016614 xv, 856 p. : ill. (some col.) |
| ISBN |
9781849723947 (online) |
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9780814793886 (print) |
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0814793886 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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