judaism

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Islamic-Jewish relations before 1947

2010
Examines major events since the seventh century, which have shaped today's relations between Muslims and Jews.

The ornament of the world

how Muslims, Jews, and Christians created a culture of tolerance in medieval Spain
2002
Presents a portrait of the civilization of medieval Spain, founded by a young Islamic prince on the Iberian peninsula, al-Andalus, discussing the kingdom's character of tolerance, and the flourishing of literature, art, and science, and introducing some of the influential people of the time.

Symbols of Judaism

1995
Contains photographs and commentary that provide information about the fundamental aspects, rites, symbols, and holidays of the Jewish religion.

Islam, Christianity, and Judaism

2004
Describes the common roots of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity to the patriarch Abraham and discusses their individual religious beliefs and practices and how the three groups interact with one another.

Portraits of the American Jew

an anthology of short stories by American Jewish writers
1977

Judaism

history, belief, and practice
2012
Describes the history of Judaism and examines its doctrines, myths, festivals, and mysticism. Discusses Judaism's relationship to the world at large and to other world religions. Includes color photos, a glossary, and an index.

A history of God

the 4000 year quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
1993

The battle for God

2000
A study of fundamentalism in the Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim religions, discussing what this type of religiosity means, how and for what reasons it has developed, what it reveals about modern culture, and how it should be dealt with.

Sharing our homeland

Palestinian and Jewish children at summer peace camp
2010
A collection of photographs that reveal the budding friendship of two Israeli children, one Jewish and the other Palestinian, showing how they were able to overcome their differences and the longstanding conflicts of the region to share and play during their summer at Camp Peace. Includes a glossary, map, and list of additional resources for the reader.

My Jewish faith

2006
Simple questions and answers examine the origins of Judaism, and the beliefs, customs, and practices of the faith.

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