The Origins of Judaism: From Canaan to the Rise of Islam, 1st Edition

.The Origins of Judaism provides a clear, straightforward account of the development of ancient Judaism in both the Judean homeland and the Diaspora. Beginning with the Bible and ending with the rise of Islam, the text depicts the emergence of a religion that would be recognized today as Judaism out of customs and conceptions that were quite different from any that now exist. Special attention is given to the early rabbis’ contribution to this historical process. Together with the main narrative, the book provides substantial quotations from primary texts (biblical, rabbinic and other) along with extended side treatments of important themes, a glossary, short biographies of leading early rabbis, a chronology of important dates and suggestions for further reading.The Origins of Judaism: From Canaan to the Rise of Islam 1st Edition is written by Robert Goldenberg and published by Cambridge University Press. ISBNs for The Origins of Judaism are 9780511292804, 0511292805 and the print ISBNs are 9780521844536, 0521844533. Additional ISBNs include 9780521606288, 9781316099384.