- Hardcover
- Publisher: William Morrow & Company (17 Jun 2008)
- ASIN: B005O99NRI
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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[Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know about the Jewish Religion, Its People, and Its History (Revised)]Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know about the Jewish Religion, Its People, and Its History (Revised) BY Telushkin, Joseph(Author)Hardcover
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TA-NAKH-RHYMES WITH BACH-IS AN ACRONYM FOR THE THREE categories of books that make up the Hebrew Bible: Torah, Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). Read the first page
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TA-NAKH-RHYMES WITH BACH-IS AN ACRONYM FOR THE THREE categories of books that make up the Hebrew Bible: Torah, Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). Read the first page
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book should be in the library of everyone who desires to understand more about Judaism. A must read. Clear, concise, well written, encyclopaedic in scope, covers everything you need to know and then some.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Now into my third of Joseph Telushkin's books. He really possesses a true gift of understanding and the ability to pass on that message both succinctly and with the style of a truly skilled orator.
Information contained in this book is neither too long or too short, but captures beautifully the essence of these historical characters, times and events.
Highly recommended!
Information contained in this book is neither too long or too short, but captures beautifully the essence of these historical characters, times and events.
Highly recommended!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am not Jewish, but have a fascination with their culture, history and religion. This book is a virtual encyclopedia of information by topic which you can either read from cover-to-cover, or use as reference material. I HIGHLY recommend it.
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I am from Poland. Poles were for centuries living with Jews. But while many Jews have become Poles and are, to this day, very important part of its culture, very few Poles have... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2005 by Stanislaw Herman
The Essential Guide to Judaism and Jewish Culture
Telushkin's book not only is attractive to look at, it too is also an attractive read. For those of you who are studying Judaism or Jewish culture(at any level), one would... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2004 by David
Basic Jewish Literature
I'm finishing my conversion course (my mother is not Jew, only my father) and this book allowed me to know almost everything about the jewish people and traditions. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 1999
Superb!
My rabbi told me about this book and I refer to it often when friends ask me "why do Jews do ..." or "what is the significance of <jewish holiday>". Read more
Published on 9 Nov 1998
An enclopedia that reads like a book
This is an excellent resource for Jews by Choice, or anyone who hasn't done a Jewish thing since their bris and wants to know more. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 1998
Great introduction for an inquisitive Jew
As a young Jew previously unexposed to the majority of my religion's history and content, this book provided a wonderful foundation in my endeavor to understand Judaism.
Published on 3 Aug 1998
Great book, if a trifle one-sided
There is wonderful information in this book and it is one of the most readable and enjoyable reference books around. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 1998
must-have
This book is a must-have reference for jewish homes and libraries. It is also a pleaseure to read.
Published on 19 Mar 1998
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