Encyclopaedia of Judaism

Brill Academic Publishers, in collaboration with The Museum of Jewish Heritage (New York) and Continuum (New York) proudly presents "The Encyclopaedia of Judaism, published in Fall 1999.This carefully crafted, three-volume work includes every topic necessary to systematically describe the Jewish faith in all its complexity and wonder. Comprehensive and up-to-date, it reflects the highest standards in scholarship. "The Encyclopaedia of Judaism is presented in an informative, yet readable style intended for a wide-range of reading interests. Covering a tradition of nearly four thousand years, some of the most distinguished scholars in the field describe the way of life, history, art, theology, philosophy, and the practices and beliefs of the Jewish people. Consulting Editors: David Altshuler, Museum of Jewish Heritage, New YorkJudith Baskin State, University of New YorkHerbert W. Basser, Queens UniverstyRobert Berchman, Dowling CollegeChaim Bermant, Z"L DanielBreslauer, University of KansasAllan Brockway, University of South FloridaMichael Broyde, Emory UniversityRobert Chazan, New York University Bruce D. Chilton, Bard CollegePhilip Davies, University of SheffieldDaniel J. Elazar, Jerusalem Center for Public AffairsSeymour Feldman, Rugers UniversitySimcha Fishbane, Touro CollegePaul Flesher, University of WyomingZev Garber, Los Angeles Valley CollegeNeil Gillman, Jewish Theological SeminaryLisa Goldberg, Charles H. Revson FoundationLester Graabe, University of HullMayer Grubre, Ben Gurion UniversityMaurice-Ruben Hayoun, University of Strasbourg and Hochschule f r Judische Studien, HeidelbergLawrence Hoffman, Hebrew Union CollegeKarl-Johan Illman, Abo AkademiDanaAvery-Peck, Alan J. is the author of 'Encyclopaedia of Judaism ', published 1999 under ISBN 9789004105836 and ISBN 9004105832.