judaism

Introduces the ancient religion of Judaism through the eyes of a Jewish child living in St. Louis.

Discusses Judaism, its teachings, practices, rituals, history, and contributions to human culture.

Presents a comprehensive history of the survival of the Jewish people over thousands of years and examines how their civilization and culture has endured near annihilation and wars and how they have contributed to the spiritual and intellectual growth of virtually every nation on Earth.

Introduces early Christianity's roots, with chapters that include discussion on Christianity before Constantine, relations with Jewish people, the emergence of both the canon and orthodox theology, as well as the human condition and the role women play in the church. Includes a timeline, map of Mediterranean world, bibliography and index.