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Settings of Silver : An Introduction to Judaism - Softcover

Wylen, Stephen M.

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9780809130719: Settings of Silver : An Introduction to Judaism
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0809130718 ISBN 13: 9780809130719
Publisher: Paulist Press, 1989

Synopsis

Originally published in 1989, this comprehensive survey of Judaism has become a popular text in universities, religious colleges and seminaries, and adult education classes. Now, its author, Stephen Wylen, performs a genuine service by updating his critically acclaimed text for the 21st century. Settings of Silver, Second Edition, reflects the changes in the political structure of Eastern Europe and other recent events, while retaining its accessibility, easy-to-understand language, and compactness.

In four sections, the author covers the history of Judaism. Section One includes basic beliefs, what it means to be a Jew, the role of Torah, and the Jewish view of God. Section Two covers faith, practices and customs, including holydays, marriage and family law and ritual, dietary laws, and beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife. Section Three is a history of Judaism, from its foundations to the early part of the 20th century, with a look to mysticism, literature, philosophy and daily life in the Jewish community. In Section Four the author continues the history of Judaism up to the present day, including the Holocaust, the State of Israel, the effects of modernism on Judaism, and the future of Judaism.

Engaging, timely, and appropriate for persons of all religious backgrounds, this enduring work belongs in the library of anyone (Jews included) who wants to understand Judaism and the Jewish people.

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About the Author

Rabbi Stephen M. Wylen is the religious leader of Temple Beth Tikvah in Wayne, NJ, and writes a bi-weekly column for The Record, Hackensack, NJ.

Review

His analysis helps the reader to understand Judaism in relation to Christianity. -- Ben Hollander

Stephen Wylen's Settings of Silver is an excellent, concise, easy, and informed introduction to the religion of the Jews. --Lawrence Kushner, Rabbi-in-Residence at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York and author of Invisible Lines of Connection; Eyes Remade for Wonder, and other books.

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Publisher
Paulist Press
Publication date
1989
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0809130718
ISBN 13 
9780809130719
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
397
Rating
  • 4.02 out of 5 stars
    162 ratings by Goodreads