Judaism and Hebrew Prayer New Perspectives on Jewish Liturgical History |
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| Author:
| Reif, Stefan C. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-511-59818-0 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2015 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $165.00 |
Book Description:
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This study traces the origins of Hebrew prayer among the Jews and explains how the first volumes of formal Jewish liturgy emerged. It describes in a lively and thought-provoking manner the leading rites and personalities of medieval Jewish worship and explains how Judaism in the modern world has faced dialogue with God.
This study traces the origins of Hebrew prayer among the Jews and explains how the first volumes of formal Jewish liturgy emerged. It describes in a lively and thought-provoking manner the leading rites and personalities of medieval Jewish worship and explains how Judaism in the modern world has faced dialogue with God.