Jewish Literacy – The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History – Historical Book – William Morrow from William Morrow

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How much do you know about Judaism?How did the Ten Lost Tribes become lost ? Are circumcisions performed on the Sabbath? Which country first granted Jews equal rights? When was polygamy outlawed for Jews ? Why does Jewish law compare gossiping to murder?

You’ll find the answers to these questions — and much more — in this insightful and comprehensive guide. Written by esteemed rabbi and bestselling author Joseph Telushkin, Jewish Literacy has become one of the most respected and widely used reference books on Jewish life, culture, religion, and tradition. Now revised and updated, this fascinating volume distills a vast body of scholarship into 348 short, readable chapters, making the rich and complex history of Judaism accessible to any reader.