Gafni, Isaiah.
Contents: Part 1. Lecture 1. The beginnings of Judaism--Biblical roots -- Lecture 2. New challenges in the late biblical period -- Lecture 3. Jews under Persian rule--The return to Zion -- Lecture 4. The challenge of Hellenism -- Lecture 5. The Maccabees-- From rebels to kings -- Lecture 6. The canonization of the Hebrew Bible -- Lecture 7. Translating the Bible--The Septuagint -- Lecture 8. Adding to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2008
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 296.09 GAFGafni, Isaiah.
Summary: Surveys the history, traditions, and practice of Judaism from biblical times to today, with explanations of the major aspects of Jewish culture. Focuses on Judaism from within and how it is understood by its adherents, past and present. Covers topics such as the sacred books of Judaism, modes of worship, the calendar and holidays, and rites of passage such as bar and bat mitzva and marriage....
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2003
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 296 GAFSummary: How did Judaism develop from its biblical roots to the highly developed system we know today? What has changed and what has remained constant? The answers to these questions are relevant to all faiths, as well as to anyone seeking to broaden their understanding of ancient history - a past that is inexorably linked to the present. The roots of Judaism reach back to the Hebrew Bible - also known...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2008
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 296.09 BEGCall number: DVD 296.09 BEG
Summary: Contains 12 lectures of thirty minutes each, which survey the history, traditions, and practice of Judaism from biblical times to today, with explanations of the major aspects of Jewish culture. Focuses on Judaism from within and how it is understood by its adherents, past and present. Covers topics such as the sacred books of Judaism, modes of worship, the calendar and holidays, and rites of...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: The Teaching Company 2003