Publisher's Synopsis
Modern Jewish studies is a vast discipline with many inter-related discursive fields. This reference work on Judaism creates a framework of relevance that should help students and scholars recognize major problems and disputations and gain appreciation for current advances in methodology and knowledge. It functions as a conceptual map that identifies areas thoroughly and highlights controversial issues that invite further research. The majority of the entries are in English, but works in Modern Hebrew, Yiddish, French, and German are included as necessary, and also as guides for advanced study.
