Solomon, Norman

A dictionary of the Jewish religion, featuring alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of the spiritual life and creativity of Jews from the rabbinic period to the late twentieth century.

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.

Explores the various ways that presidents have led America into war since the mid-1960s, and examines how they were able to justify and retain public support for war.