• A concise guide to all aspects of Jewish faith and practice
• Includes the history of Judaism and its development thoughout the centuries
• Explores what Judaism means around the world today
• Considers some of big issues including the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel

New to this Edition:

• Considers how Judaism is perceived and understood in the twenty first century
• Looks historically at the relationship between Judaism and the Muslim faith
• Charts the rise of Zohar and Kabbala on contemporary culture in recent years
• Considers how Judaism deals with issues such as homosexuality and gay marriage
• Updated further reading section

 
Normon Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. Demonstrating the diverse nature and ethnic origin of those with the Jewish faith, Solomon explores how the Jewish religion has developed in the 2,000 years since the days of the Bible. 

This Very Short Introduction starts by outlining the basics of practical Judaism - its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects - and goes on to consider how Judaism has responded to, and dealt with, a number of key issues and debates, including the impact of the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel. In this new edition, Solomon considers issues of contemporary Judaism in the twenty first century.