Summary
Contains 12 lectures of thirty minutes each, which survey the history, traditions, and practice of Judaism from biblical times to today, with explanations of the major aspects of Jewish culture. Focuses on Judaism from within and how it is understood by its adherents, past and present. Covers topics... Full description
Summary: |
Contains 12 lectures of thirty minutes each, which survey the history, traditions, and practice of Judaism from biblical times to today, with explanations of the major aspects of Jewish culture. Focuses on Judaism from within and how it is understood by its adherents, past and present. Covers topics such as the sacred books of Judaism, modes of worship, the calendar and holidays, and rites of passage such as bar and bat mitzva and marriage. Illustrates how Judaism reinvented itself by embracing the rabbinical tradition after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 C.E. and considers the thinking of philosophers such as Maimonides. Course guidebook available at Schlow's Reference Desk. |
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Item Description: |
Course guidebook available at Reference Desk. Course guidebook includes lecture outlines and notes, a time line, glossary, biographical notes, and bibliography. Program produced in 2003. |
Physical Description: |
2 videodiscs (360 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (ii, 91 p. : 19 cm. -- available at Reference Desk) |
Format: |
DVD ; NTSC. |
Production Credits: |
Content supervisor, Maggie Lyons. |
ISBN: |
1565857968 9781565857964 |