The Oldest Of The World's Major Faiths, Judaism As Practiced Today Represents A Tradition That Goes Back Nearly 6,000 Years. Accessible And Wide-ranging, Judaism: The Basics Is A Must-have Resource Covering The Stories, Beliefs And Expressions Of That Tradition. Key Topics Covered Include: · The Torah · Israel - The State And Its People · Passover · Reform Judaism, Orthodox Judaism And Zionism · The Impact Of The Holocaust. With A Glossary Of Terms And Extensive Suggestions For Further Reading, Judaism: The Basics Is An Essential Guide Through The Rich Intricacies Of The Jewish Faith And People. Defining Judaism Through Stories -- Who And What Is Israel? -- The Community Of Judaism And Passover -- The Israelite Before God And The Days Of Awe -- The Individual Israelite And Israel In History: The Huppah, The Covenant Of Abraham; Eating Lunch -- The Purpose Of The Law, The Ten Commandments, The Sabbath -- God Is One, Merciful And Just -- The Formation Of Normative Judaism -- The Articulation Of Normative Judaism -- Reform, Orthodox, And Conservative Judaisms, Zionism -- How Judaism Speaks Today. Jacob Neusner. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [191]-193) And Index.