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This bestselling account of the Palestine-Israeli conflict is jointly authored by an American rabbi and academic, and a Palestinian lecturer on Islam. Fully updated since its original publication in 2001, this revised edition features new chapters tracing the events of the last two years, together with a helpful glossary of key terms. The result is a candid and raw insight into the truths at the heart of the conflict, which concludes with argumnets for resolution and hope for the future.

The definitive resource on the issue of anti-Semitism, looking at a history of the prejudice from its beginnings right up to today's high-profile conflicts

Christians, Muslims and Jews all stem from one man, Abraham, and yet relations between them are so often strained. Three men of faith: one Jew, one Muslim and one Christian debate the differences between them. The result is a compelling discussion: What do their faiths teach on the big issues of life? What can be done to make for better relationships in the future? What can be done on the big global areas of conflict and tension? How can they get along? For hundreds of years, many of the biggest global conflicts have been fuelled by religious hatred and prejudice. It is evident, in the early part of the 21st century that not much has changed. Whether it is fundamentalist Muslims waging jihad in Afghanistan and Pakistan, or the perpetual low scale hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians, to the man in the street, religion seems to make people more likely to fight each other, not less. Why is this? Why Can't They Get Along? is a powerful and much needed account. Current, passionate and compelling it is essential reading.

Exploring the writings of the Torah, Bible and Qu'ran, this book presents a lively and thoughtful discussion of scripture's role in contemporary faith. Analysing the many theological, political and social issues that divide or unite different religious traditions, it reveals modern inspiration, truth and guidance can be drawn from three Holy Writs.

The validity of the religious quest is defended across faiths. Yet it is not only the quest, but also the way in which religions have developed which is of central significance. Their committed followers live ordinary lives in the mainstream of the world, working out their faith in relation to life. In Sensible Religion.

An exploration of the origins and development of Zionism, illustrating the theory and history of the Zionist movement and the creation of the state of Israel. It provides an explanation of the various forms of anti-Zionism which emerged in the early history of the Zionist movement.

Offers an introduction to the contemporary challenges and key issues facing Judaism. This work gives an account of the nature of traditional Judaism, also provides an introduction to the various divisions that exist in the Jewish world and identifies and discusses contemporary issues with which the Jewish faith engages in the twenty-first century.

An illuminating and comprehensive atlas, containing over 100 maps and 30 photographs, tracing the fascinating development of Jewish history from ancient times to the present day.

Presents a survey of over 2,000 years of Jewish thought, religious and secular, ancient and modern. This book contains introductions to the lives and works of such thinkers as: Hannah Arendt, Immanuel Levinas, Sigmund Freud, and Walter Benjamin. It includes guides to further reading on figures from the middle ages through to the 21st century.

Beginning with the earliest philosopher of the Middle Ages, Saadiah ben Joseph al-Fayyumi, this work surveys the work of such figures as Joseph Albo and Isaac Arama. It places these thinkers in an historical context and describe their contributions to the history of Jewish medieval thought.

This book provides a description as well as a critique of these various Jewish religious groups and offers an alternative model of Judaism based on an assessment of the nature of contemporary Jewish life.

In this clear and authoritative guide, Lavinia and Dan Cohn-Sherbok concisely examine the Jewish faith and its practices and explore what it really means to be a Jew today. From the nature of God to the divisions within Judaism and from worship to everyday customs, this introduction covers all the topics essential to an informed understanding of this highly influential 3000-year-old faith and its enduring traditions.

Today the Islamic faith has exploded on the contemporary scene. In diverse ways they present a new and challenging vision of dialogue between the three monotheistic faiths in the modern world.

An history of Jewish religion and philosophy, its traditions and practices, that is illustrated with over 500 photographs and paintings. It highlights biblical teaching and traces its development across the centuries from earliest and rabbinic times onwards. It also covers teachings about rites of passage including marriage, bar and bat mitzvahs.

The Blackwell Dictionary of Judaica contains more than 7,000 concise entries and nearly half a million words on every aspect of Jewish history, civilization and religion. It will prove invaluable not only for students and teachers, but also for everyone who is interested in the fascinating richness of the Jewish tradition.

Rabbi Professor Dan Cohn-Sherbok presents the important texts which underpin Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism, providing supporting explanations to help readers unfamiliar with the subject.

This volume shows how to master the essentials of Biblical Hebrew in clear, simple steps - starting right from scratch with the Hebrew alphabet on to how to read passages from the Bible itself. There are simple exercises (including answers), a word list, and examples throughout.