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This collection of newly-commissioned essays covers the major areas of thought in contemporary Jewish studies, including considerations of religious differences, sociological, philosophical and gender issues, geographical diversity and inter-faith relations.

Title Modern Judaism : an Oxford guide / edited by Nicholas de Lange, Miri Freud-Kandel. [electronic resource]
Publisher Oxford : Oxford University Press
Creation Date 2023
Notes Formerly CIP.
Previously issued in print: 2005.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
English
Content Contents
List of contributors
General introduction
1 Demographic issues
Historical issues
Issues of religion and modernity
Local issues
Social issues
Religious issues
Theological issues
Philosophical issues
Halakhic issues
Gender issues
Judaism and the other
Index
Series Oxford scholarship online
Extent 1 online resource (472 p.)
Language English
National Library system number 997010713686405171
MARC RECORDS
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