This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Judaism covers the history of the Jewish religion, ranging from its biblical roots, through its formulation in the era of the Talmud, to the present day. This collection covers the development of Judaism in the medieval Christian and Islamic worlds, its varied responses to Enlightenment and modernity, the creation of new philosophies of Judaism in the wake of the Holocaust, and the establishment of the State of Israel, and contemporary issues such as feminism, secularism, and the ethics of war and medicine. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 800 cross-referenced entries on important personalities in Jewish religious history, including biblical personalities with an emphasis on how they are understood in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Judaism.

Norman Solomon was born in Cardiff, S. Wales. His career has included periods as pulpit rabbi, university lecturer, and interfaith consultant. He is a member of Wolfson College Oxford and past president of the British Association for Jewish Studies. His publications include Judaism and World Religion, A Very Short Introduction to Judaism, Historical Dictionary of Judaism, The Talmud: A Selection, and Torah from Heaven, as well as numerous articles and reviews.

Editor's Foreword by Jon Woronoff
List of Tables
Readers Note
Maps
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Supplementary Tables
Appendixes:
Appendix A-The Mitzvot
Appendix B-Standard Prayer Texts
Appendix C-Reform "Platforms"
Appendix D-An Orthodox Convention
Appendix E- Christians and Christianity
Bibliography
About the Author