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Penguin Random House Cultures of the Jews: A New History - Penguin

Name: Cultures of the Jews: A New History - Penguin
Brand: Penguin Random House
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Explore three thousand years of Jewish history through the eyes of twenty-three leading scholars in this comprehensive illustrated work. Cultures of the Jews examines what it means to be Jewish across scattered communities worldwide, revealing how Jewish cultures have both resembled and diverged from one another through time. With more than 100 black-and-white illustrations throughout, this scholarly yet accessible volume addresses fundamental questions about Jewish identity, diversity, and relationships with neighbouring cultures. The contributors include archaeologists, cultural historians, literary critics, art historians, folklorists, and historians of religion from major academic institutions, bringing rigorous expertise to a sweeping narrative. This Penguin Random House publication offers readers a nuanced understanding of how Jewish communities have maintained distinct identities whilst adapting to their environments across continents and centuries.

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Cultures of the Jews features contributions from twenty-three renowned scholars affiliated with major academic institutions, providing authoritative perspectives on Jewish history and identity.

The book includes more than 100 black-and-white illustrations throughout, enhancing understanding of cultural practices, religious traditions, and historical contexts across different Jewish communities.

This comprehensive work addresses three thousand years of Jewish history, tracing how scattered Jewish populations developed unique cultural characteristics whilst remaining connected through shared heritage.

The Penguin Random House edition brings together expertise from archaeologists, cultural historians, literary critics, art historians, and folklorists to examine relationships between Jewish and neighbouring cultures.

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Brand: Penguin Random House
Colour: Multicolor
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0805241310
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Social & Cultural > Jewish
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 October 2002
Listed Since: 16 February 2007

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