These two immensely distinguished writers show how the writings of the early church emerged from communities which defined themselves in Judaic terms even as they followed Jesus; how the early movement is best seen as `Christian Judaism'.

Judaism in the New Testament: Practices and Beliefs

History

Bruce Chilton

Jacob Neusner

Americas

Routledge

Judaism and Islam compare because they concur that God cares deeply not only about attitudes but actions, not only about what one says to God but how one conducts affairs at home and in the village. In this sourcebook, the authors have selected key passages from the laws of Judaism and Islam which allow a close examination of their mode of expression and medium of thought as well as the substance of the laws themselves. The selected passages concentrate on areas critical to the life of piety and faith as actually practised within the two faith-communities - the relationship between the believer and God, between and among believers, at home in marriage, outside the home in the community and between the faithful and the infidels (for Islam) or idolaters (for Judaism). Judaism and Islam in Practice presents an invaluable collection of sources of Jewish and Islamic law and provides a unique analysis of the similarities and contrasts between the two faiths.

Judaism and Islam in Practice

Tamara Sonn

Jonathan E. Brockopp

Ancient Civilizations

This 259-page hardcover was published by Fortress Press in 1984.

Messiah in Context: Israel's History and Destiny in Formative Judaism: The Foundations of Judaism: Method, Teleology, Doctrine (Part Two: Teleology)

Religion & Spirituality

Fortress Press

The meaning of Judaism in America is intimately tied to tzedakah, "the charity that is righteousness." In practical and engaging discussions, Dr. Jacob Neusner compares primary sources - Tosefta, Talmud, and Maimonides - and the practice of synagogues, organizations, and communities in the United States today. His question "Can Jewish philanthropy buy Jewish survival?" paves the way to a new to a new evaluation of the sacred nature of giving to others. His answer spells hope for our community.

Tzedakah: Can Jewish Philanthropy Buy Jewish Survival? (English and Hebrew Edition)

Judaism

Urj Press

Understanding American Judaism : Toward the Description of a Modern Religion: The Synagogue and the Rabbi

Ktav Publishing House, Incorporated

Book by Jacob Neusner, Richard S. Sarason

The Tosefta: First Division, Zeraim (Order of Agriculture) (English and Hebrew Edition)

Richard S. Sarason

Ktav Pub & Distributors Inc

Now in Paperback! The Encyclopedia of Midrash provides readers with a deep, broad treatment of midrash unavailable in any other single source. Through the writings of top scholars in each of their fields, it sets out the current state of the question for the many topics discussed throughout the two-volume set. The encyclopedia treats interpretations of Scripture that came to closure prior to, or outside of, the framework of rabbinic midrash: Hellenistic Jewish midrash, Josephus, Pseudo-Philo, Jubilees, as well as to the New Testament, Karaite and Samaritan writings, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Features: <ul>
<li>Paperback format of an essential Brill hardcover reference set</li> <li>A general introduction to rabbinic midrash and its traits</li> <li>Discussion of rabbinic midrashic documents focused on specific books of Scripture, the theology expressed by rabbinic midrashic compilations, and the historical context in which rabbinic Midrash took shape</li> </ul>

Encyclopaedia of Midrash: Biblical Interpretation in Formative Judaism

Alan J. Avery-Peck

SBL Press

Now in Paperback! In the past thirty years, the Mishnah has taken its place as a principal focus in the academic study of religion and of Judaism. Many university scholars have participated in the contemporary revolution in the description, analysis, and interpretation of the Mishnah. Nearly all the publishing scholars of the academy who are now at work are represented in this project. Both essential volumes present a broad selection of approaches to the study of the Mishnah. What they prove in diverse ways is that the Mishnah defines the critical focus of the study of Judaism. It is a document that rewards study in the academic humanities. Features: <ul>
<li>The best of contemporary scholarship on the Mishnah</li> <li>The most representative selection of contemporary Mishnah-study contributions available in any collection in a Western language</li> <li>Paperback format of an essential Brill reference work</li> </ul>

The Mishnah in Contemporary Perspective, Volume 1

Now in Paperback! This second volume of a two-part project on the Mishnah displays a broad selection of approaches to the study of the Mishnah in the contemporary academy. The work derives from Israel, North America, and Europe and shows the intellectual vitality of scholarship in all three centers of learning. What these articles show in diverse ways is that the Mishnah forms a critical focus of the study of Judaism. Features: <ul>
<li>The best of contemporary scholarship on the Mishnah</li> <li>The most representative selection of contemporary Mishnah-study contributions available in any collection in a Western language</li> <li>Paperback format of an essential Brill reference work</li> </ul>

The Mishnah in Contemporary Perspective, Volume 2

'To See Ourselves As Others See Us'

Scholars Pr

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