A guide that examines the Jewish faith and its practices and explores what it really means to be a Jew. From the nature of God to the divisions within Judaism and from worship to everyday customs, it covers the topics essential to an informed understanding of this highly influential 3000-year-old faith and its enduring traditions.

In this clear and authoritative guide, Lavinia and Dan Cohn-Sherbok concisely examine the Jewish faith and its practices and explore what it really means to be a Jew today. From the nature of God to the divisions within Judaism and from worship to everyday customs, this introduction covers all the topics essential to an informed understanding of this highly influential 3000-year-old faith and its enduring traditions.

"If you are interested in spanning Jewish history so you can understand the fundamentals of Judaism but also want to understand the contemporary controversies surrounding Jewish life, Judaism: A Beginner's Guide is the book to start with."