Dictionary of Jewish Biography

From Abraham to Saul Bellow, from Moses Maimonides to Woody Allen, from the Baal Shem Tov to Albert Einstein, this comprehensive dictionary of Jewish biographies provides a first point of entry into the fascinating richness of the Jewish heritage. Modelled on the highly acclaimed Dictionary of Christian Biography (Continuum 2001) and with the advice of leading Jewish scholars, the Dictionary of Jewish Biography provides a rapid reference to those Jewish men and women who have, over the last four thousand years, contributed to the life of the Jewish people and the history of the Jewish religion. This dictionary will prove essential for general readers interested in the evolution of Judaism from ancient times to the present day, a perfect study aid for students and teachers. 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.

Rabbi Professor Dan Cohn-Sherbok has a Ph.D. in theology from , UK, and an honorary doctorate in divinity from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, . He is currently Emeritus Professor of Judaism, University of Wales; Honorary Professor, University of Aberstwyth; Visiting Professor at St Mary's University College; Visiting Professor at York St John University; Visiting Research Fellow at Heythrop College, University of London. He has written numerous books, including The Paradox of Anti-Semitism, Dictionary of Jewish Biography, Atlas of Jewish History, Modern Judaism and Judaism Today.

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