Judaism

The Bible: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

John Riches

9780198863335
Paperback
28 October 2021

Very Short Introductions

This Very Short Introduction explores how the Bible was written, the development of the canon, the role of Biblical criticism, the appropriation of the Bible in high and popular culture, and its use for political ends.

The Jewish Annotated Apocrypha

Jonathan Klawans, Lawrence M. Wills

9780190262488
Hardback
14 January 2021

Religion: A Very Short Introduction

Thomas A. Tweed

9780190064679
Paperback
26 November 2020

Very Short Introductions

Miracles: A Very Short Introduction

Yujin Nagasawa

9780198747215
Paperback
23 November 2017

Very Short Introductions

From a chicken nugget shaped like Jesus, to Mohammad splitting the moon in two, to a Japanese doll whose hair grows, Yujin Nagasawa considers reported miracles in ancient scriptures and modern day life, and uses cutting-edge scientific research on belief formation to address some of our most fundamental questions concerning miracles.

The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Timothy H. Lim

9780198779520
Paperback
23 March 2017

Very Short Introductions

The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the most important finds in biblical archaeology, and have profound implications for our understanding of Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity. Timothy Lim discusses the leading interpretations of the scrolls, and how they have changed the way we understand the emergence of the Old Testament.

Judaism: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Norman Solomon

9780199687350
Paperback
28 August 2014

Very Short Introductions

In this Very Short Introduction Normon Soloman explores Judaism as a religion and as a way of life, including its festivals, prayers, customs, and sects. Exploring both how it has developed through the centuries and what defines it as a religion, Solomon explores the key issues and debates of contemporary Judaism in the twenty first century.