Religion

A brief list of some of UIUC's holding related to Judaism. Includes mostly print and some on-line resources.

This page is under constant development.

History of Judaism:

The Blackwell companion to Judaism / edited by Jacob Neusner, Alan J. Avery-Peck.
- Essays explore the history, doctrines, divisions, and contemporary condition of Judaism. Contextualizes Judaism from ancient through modern times, identifies and expounds some of Judaism's principal doctrines, introduces the more important forms of modern and contemporary Judaism, and takes up topics of special interest in contemporary Judaic life. History, 296 B568
The Cambridge history of Judaism / edited by Louis W.D. Davies, Louis Finkelstein.
- A comprehensive three volume set exploring the history of the Jews from 587 BCE to the end of the early Roman era. Examines the relationship of Jews to other religions and cultures of the periods. History, 296 C144
The Oxford dictionary of the Jewish religion / editors in chief R.J. Zwi Werblowsky, Geoffrey Wigoder. History Reference, 296.03 Ox2

A guide to Jewish prayer / Adin Steinsaltz.
- A highly readable book, clearly explaining the traditions and regulations of prayer. Discusses individual versus communal prayer, the role of the rabbi and the cantor, the cycles of synagogue ritual, etc. History, 296.45 Ev23s:E
The Jewish holidays : a guide and commentary / by Michael Strassfeld
- Explains of most of the Jewish Holidays in terms of meaning and observance. Historical, readable, helpful. History or Reference, 296.43 St81j
Judaism in practice : from the Middle Ages through the early modern period / Lawrence Fine, editor.
- Introduces the enormous variety of practices that characterized Judaism in the twelve hundred years between 600 and 1800 C.E. Its focus on religious practice and experience--how Judaism was actually lived by people from day to day. History, 296.0902 J88
Symbols of Judaism / by Marc-Alain Ouaknin ; photographs by Laziz Hamani
- Explore the meaning of Jewish symbols and ritual through photos and commentary. History, 296.46 Ou1s:E

Jew FAQ
- Judaism 101 is an online encyclopedia of Judaism, covering Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs. Make freely available a wide variety of basic, general information about Judaism, written from a traditional perspective in plain English.