| The Cambridge History of Judaism Contributor(s): Katz, Steven T. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521772486 ISBN-13: 9780521772488 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $155.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: The fourth volume of The Cambridge History of Judaism covers the period from 70 CE to 640 CE (the rise of Islam), addressing the major historical, political and cultural developments in Jewish history during this crucial era. The volume is especially strong in its coverage of the growth and development of rabbinic Judaism and the major classical rabbinic sources such as the Mishnah, Jerusalem Talmud, Babylonian Talmud and various Midrashic collections. In addition, it surveys the growth of early Jewish mystical literature and the liturgical literature of the developing synagogue. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - General |
| Dewey: 296 |
| Series: Cambridge History of Judaism |
| Physical Information: 2.28" H x 6.46" W x 9.22" (4.34 lbs) 1164 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
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Contributor Bio(s): Katz, Steven T.: - Steven T. Katz is Professor of Religion and Director of the Elie Wiesel Center for Judaic Studies at Boston University. |