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This concise dictionary contains over 1,400 entries describing all the key aspects of religion, culture and history in the Jewish faith. Entries range from Aaron to Zugot via Abolition, Cherub, Documentary Hypothesis, Euthanasia, Falashas, and many other interesting and essential topics. This is not only a reference tool for those who want to know more about the tradition, but a practical guide to the current Jewish interpretation of topics of universal interest. The dictionary is designed for the student as well as the general reader.Cohn-Sherbok, Lavinia is the author of 'Popular Dictionary of Judaism' with ISBN 9780700703579 and ISBN 0700703578.
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