Judaism in the Hebrew Bible? The Transition from Ancient Israelite Religion to Judaism.

Discusses the distinction between ancient Israel and Judaism. Importance of rituals such as Sabbath observance and circumcision in the establishment of Judaism; Background on the conquest of Alexander the Great; Continuity between pre-exilic and post-exilic religion of Israel; Complexity in distingu...

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Publicado en:Catholic Biblical Quarterly Vol. 61; no. 3; pp. 429 - 442
Autor principal: Brettler, Marc Zvi
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Catholic Biblical Association of America Jul99
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Sumario:Discusses the distinction between ancient Israel and Judaism. Importance of rituals such as Sabbath observance and circumcision in the establishment of Judaism; Background on the conquest of Alexander the Great; Continuity between pre-exilic and post-exilic religion of Israel; Complexity in distinguishing Judaism as religion and the religious practices of ancient Israel.