02505nam 2200493 450 991082012850332120170822145626.01-4422-3947-6(CKB)3710000000436028(EBL)2076355(SSID)ssj0001516585(PQKBManifestationID)12518337(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001516585(PQKBWorkID)11499385(PQKB)10701725(MiAaPQ)EBC2076355(EXLCZ)99371000000043602820150219h20152015 uy| 0engur|n|---|||||txtccr850 intriguing questions about Judaism true, false, or in between /Ronald L. EisenbergLanham, Maryland :Rowman & Littlefield,[2015]©20151 online resource (323 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-4422-3946-8 Includes bibliographical references and index.Bible -- Jewish literature -- History -- Theology -- Mitzvot -- Ethical living -- Sabbath and festivals -- Synagogue and prayers -- Life cycle events -- Food -- Plants and animals -- Symbols of Jews and Judaism -- Folkways."In 850 Intriguing Questions about Judaism: True, False, or In Between, Ronald L. Eisenberg explores a wide range of Jewish teachings and practices, discussing the degree to which they are true, false or a bit of both. Offered in question-and-answer format, readers are invited to explore with the author what they really know about Jewish life, history, holidays, and scripture. Eisenberg tackles all sorts of topics, from artificial insemination to organ donation and euthanasia, second day festivals in the Diaspora to the why really sound the shofar, from what the ner tamid signifies to Jewish "rules of war." Throughout, Eisenberg takes a nuanced approach to his topics, laying the groundwork for a useful survey of what we ought to know better about Jews, Judaism, and Jewish teachings and practices"--Provided by publisher.Eight hundred fifty intriguing questions about JudaismJudaismMiscellaneaJudaism296Eisenberg Ronald L.303710MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910820128503321850 intriguing questions about Judaism3993586UNINA