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Israel's Day of Light and Joy
The Origin, Development, and Enduring Meaning of the Jewish Sabbath
This book begins by exploring the mysterious origins of an institution so familiar that most of us never wonder where it came from-the seven-day week. Jon D. Levenson then focuses on the historical development of the Jewish Sabbath and the rich range of theological and ethical meanings it has acquired over the centuries. Levenson evaluates the ......
ISBN-13: 9781646022717 (Hardback)
Publisher: PENN STATE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Imprint: EISENBRAUNS
Jon D. Levenson
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AUD $163.00
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Local release date: 23/09/2024
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Categories: Ancient history: to c 500 CE [HBLA]Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]Judaism: worship, rites & ceremonies [HRJC]Judaism: theology [HRJT]

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Israel's Day of Light and Joy
The Origin, Development, and Enduring Meaning of the Jewish Sabbath
This book begins by exploring the mysterious origins of an institution so familiar that most of us never wonder where it came from-the seven-day week. Jon D. Levenson then focuses on the historical development of the Jewish Sabbath and the rich range of theological and ethical meanings it has acquired over the centuries. Levenson evaluates the ......
ISBN-13: 9781646022731 (Paperback)
Publisher: PENN STATE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Imprint: EISENBRAUNS
Jon D. Levenson
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AUD $54.99
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Local release date: 23/09/2024
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Categories: Ancient history: to c 500 CE [HBLA]Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]Judaism: worship, rites & ceremonies [HRJC]Judaism: theology [HRJT]

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Music and Religious Change among Progressive Jews in London: Being Liber
Being Liberal and Doing Traditional
This book analyses the role of music in processes of religious change in contemporary progressive Judaism. Based on ethnographic research conducted in London, it illustrates a growing trend among progressive Jews in the West today: the desire to combine liberal theology with f...
ISBN-13: 9781498542227 (Paperback)
Publisher: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
Imprint: LEXINGTON BOOKS
Ruth Illman
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AUD $70.99
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Local release date: 15/07/2021
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Categories: Theory of music & musicology [AVA]Sacred & religious music [AVGD]Judaism [HRJ]Judaism: worship, rites & ceremonies [HRJC]Religious groups: social & cultural aspects [JFSR]

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Gastronomic Judaism as Culinary Midrash
This book describes the taste preferences and practices of gastronomic Judaism from ancient to contemporary times. Not merely fixed dietary rules and norms, but rather culinary interpretations and adaptations of them to new times and places makes food "Jewish" and makes Jewish eating practices continually viable and meaningful.
ISBN-13: 9781498579087 (Paperback)
Publisher: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
Imprint: LEXINGTON BOOKS
Jonathan Brumberg-Kraus
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AUD $75.99
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Local release date: 05/09/2020
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Categories: History of religion [HRAX]Judaism [HRJ]Judaism: worship, rites & ceremonies [HRJC]

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Dust to Dust
A History of Jewish Death and Burial in New York
Dust to Dust' explores the history of Jewish death and burial in New York.--
ISBN-13: 9781479800803 (Hardback)
Publisher: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS
Imprint: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS
Allan Amanik
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AUD $86.99
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Local release date: 05/03/2020
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Categories: Social & cultural history [HBTB]Judaism: worship, rites & ceremonies [HRJC]Jewish studies [JFSR1]Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography [JHMC]New York [1KBBEY]

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A Brief Introduction to Judaism
This brief introduction to Judaism is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Judaism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Jewish beliefs and practices. The ......
ISBN-13: 9781506450407 (Paperback)
Publisher: 1517 MEDIA
Imprint: FORTRESS PRESS
Christopher Partridge, Tim Dowley
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AUD $41.99
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Local release date: 30/11/2018
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Categories: Judaism: worship, rites & ceremonies [HRJC]Judaism: theology [HRJT]

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The Synagogue in America
A Short History
Encompassing architecture, forms of worship, rabbinic life, fundraising, creative liturgies, and feminism, this is the go-to history for understanding the synagogue's significance in American Jewish life.
ISBN-13: 9780814775820 (Hardback)
Publisher: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS
Imprint: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS
Marc Lee Raphael
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Local release date: 18/05/2011
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Categories: Religious buildings [AMN]Judaism: worship, rites & ceremonies [HRJC]Jewish studies [JFSR1]USA [1KBB]

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At the Synagogue
Join Baby as she explores the practices and traditions of Judaism with her family.
ISBN-13: 9781930775169 (Hardback)
Publisher: PLATYPUS MEDIA
Imprint: PLATYPUS MEDIA
Dia L Michels
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AUD $20.99
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Local release date: 26/04/2005
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Categories: Judaism: worship, rites & ceremonies [HRJC]