Review: What is a Jew?
Editorial Review - Kirkus ReviewsIn response to the interest of Look and Reader's Digest readers of his article on Jews and their world outlook, Rabbi Kertzer has expanded this article into a book intended to give the Gentile grounds for respect for and Jews grounds for pride in the faith. Beginning with the question, ""What is a Jew?"", he goes on to answer more than a hundred such questions often asked him. He outlines the basic religious beliefs of the Jew, his conduct in relation to his community, the place of marriage and family, the following of religious law and ritual, customs and traditions, the meanings of feasts and fasts. There is a section on modern Israel, its make-up and meaning, and on the relations of Jews and Christians. The tone is consistently optimistic, conducive of confidence, presenting the heart of the religion, with positive explanations of the ways of worship. A fine book for anyone who wants to know more about Judaism, with a bibliography for further reading, one which will lead the more intellectual as well as the involved to study further, and will satisfy those wanting a brief, clear exposition of the faith.
Review: What is a Jew?
Editorial Review - Kirkus ReviewsIntended to give the Gentile grounds for respect and the Jews grounds for pride in the faith, this book answers more than a hundred often asked questions. Outlined are- basic religious beliefs, conduct in relation to community, place of marriage, customs, modern Israel in brief, the Jewish-Christian relationship. With its optimistic attitude, excellently informative.
Review: What is a Jew
User Review - Karen - GoodreadsWhat is a Jew? is an easy to read guide on Jewish life and living, breaking like topics down by chapter, composed in a question and answer style format that highlights some of the more common ... Read full review
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User Review - Veronica Olson - GoodreadsVery interesting for learning about different aspects of the jewish religion and culture. Read full review
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User Review - Needleroozer - GoodreadsLobstergirl found this book for me, and she did it FAST! (I have no idea how she found the book so fast. She has some fantastic searching skills.) Here's the link to the thread that found this book ... Read full review
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User Review - Carla Pasquale - GoodreadsLent to me by my dear friend Eleanor :) 5 stars, not in an "I couldn't put it down" sort of way, but in a "very informative" sort of way. Read full review
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User Review - Nancy Monson - GoodreadsWent through a phase quite a few years back where I was dating a lot of jewish men (not necessarily at the same time) who couldn't quite seem to define their religion for me so I bought the book to figure it out for myself. Very informative introduction to Jewish life and religion. Read full review
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User Review - Craig J. - GoodreadsWhat is a Jew? by Morris N. Kertzer (1996) Read full review
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User Review - Elise - GoodreadsPart of my conversion process. Read full review
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User Review - Becky - GoodreadsJust finished reading this for my philosophy class- and quite enjoyed it. If you know nothing about the Jewish faith, it is a good start to gain a basic understanding. The author has revised the book ... Read full review
