Religion in Focus is a series of fact-packed reference books about the main world religions. The books will provide as much factual information as possible, and will use tables, diagrams, maps and photographs, as well as text, to make that information easily accessible. Each title will cover such topics as where the religion is practised, its key tenets and beliefs and how these are interpreted in everyday life, main religions figures, the main festivals and what they celebrate, the various different forms and sects within the religion, holy places and holy scripture. Important terms will be highlighted in the text and explained in a glossary. Each book will also feature a timeline of significant dates in the religion's history for easy reference.

 

This book is part of a book series called Religion in Focus .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Hachette Children's Group .

Geoff Teece is the Director of Westhill RE Centre at the University of Birmingham. He has written many books about religious education and comparative religions.

This book has the following chapters: Origins and history Jewish beliefs about God Jewish groups The Tanakh and the Torah Jewish values Shabbat The synagogue Family life High Holy Days and festivals Sacred places Life rituals Key questions and answers Glossary Index