Resources on Judaism

Introduction to Old Testament Wisdom: A Spirituality for Liberation
by Anthony R . Ceresko , O.S.F.S.
205 pages 

Suitable for students in their junior and senior years, this text can be used for history, religious studies, or world literature courses. See a review on the RSISS website.
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Introduction to Old Testament Wisdom: A Spirituality for Liberation

 

Judaism: A Very Short Introduction
by Norman Solomon
148 pages

This short book covers the major aspects of Jewish thought and practice from a Jewish perspective. See a review on the RSISS website.
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Judaism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
 

Introduction to the Old Testament
by Anthony R . Ceresko

Ceresko gives an eye-opening account of Israel's origins and development, and of the complex scriptures that shaped that development. See a review on the RSISS website.
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Introduction to the Old Testament: A Liberation Perspective
 

The IVP Bible Background Commentary-Old Testament
by John H. Walton, Victor H. Matthews, and Mark W. Chevalas
832 pages

This all-encompassing, in-depth reference book is an excellent resource for instructors who teach the Bible as literature or history, or for a class on comparative religion. See a review on the RSISS website.
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The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament