This panoramic bibliographic survey provides a unique guide to the leading figures of the past and present. Included are: *rabbinic scholars *key religious thinkers *spiritual leaders *founders of religious movements *major writers *Enlightenment figures *novelists and journalists *artists *scientists *mystics *Israeli politicians *Zionists *musicians *actors and actresses *film stars *famous rabbis *distinguished cantors *biblical figures *athletes *economists *architects *radicals and heretics Designed as an accessible reference tool, this volume is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the history of the Jewish people - the uninitiated will become initiated; the curious will become informed; the informed will now have a handy reference tool. Historical Introduction Time Line Maps Glossary 4000 entries listed alphabetically with bibliographical information, from Aaron to Stefan Zweig Full list of books consulted and further reading
Dan Cohn-Sherbok is Emeritus Professor of Judaism, University of Wales, UK.
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