The Student's Encyclopedia of Judaism Contributor(s): Wigoder, Geoffrey (Author), Skolnick, Fred (Author), Himelstein, Shmuel (Author) |
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ISBN: 0814742750 ISBN-13: 9780814742754 Publisher: New York University Press
Binding Type: Hardcover Published: April 2004 * Out of Print * Annotation: An excellent resource for Jewish families to keep on hand for household use, this encyclopedia provides engaging and authoritative coverage of all aspects of the Jewish religion--its history, practices, and important figures as well as current thinking among the Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox movements. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Judaism - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference - Encyclopedias |
Dewey: 296.03 |
LCCN: 2003065125 |
Physical Information: 1.25" H x 8.74" W x 11" L (3.81 lbs) 390 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2005 pg. 602 Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2004 pg. 247 School Library Journal 08/01/2004 pg. 60 Booklist 09/15/2004 pg. 275 School Library Journal 10/01/2004 pg. 62 |
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Publisher Description: An excellent resource for Jewish families to keep on hand for household use, The Student's Encyclopedia of Judaism provides engaging and authoritative coverage of all aspects of the Jewish religion--its history, practices, and important figures as well as current thinking among the Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox movements. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wigoder, Geoffrey: - Geoffrey Wigoder was Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia Judaica. Fred Skolnik is senior editor for the Encyclopedia of Jewish Life Before and During the Holocaust (NYU Press, 2001). Himelstein, Shmuel: -Shmuel Himelstein is the author of The Jewish Primer: Questions and Answers on Jewish Faith and Culture. |
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