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Settings of Silver

by Stephen M. Wylen

Originaly published in 1989, this comprehensive survey of Judaism has become a popular text in universities, religious colleges and seminaries, and adult education classes. Now its author, Stephen M. Wylen, performs a geunine service by updating his critically acclaimed text for the twenty-first century. Settings of Silver , Second Edition, reflects the changes in the political structure of Eastern Europe and other recent events, while retaining its accessibility, easy-to-understand language, and compactness. In four sections, the author covers the panorama of Judaism, its history and heritage, including: What it means to be a Jew The role of the Torah The Jewish view of God Faith, practices, and customs Marriage and family Rituals and dietary laws Death and the afterlife Mysticism, literature, philosophy Immigration to the U.S. The three branches of Judaism The Holocaust The State of Israel Modernism and Judaism The future of Judaism Engaging, timely and appropriate for persons of all religious backgrounds, this enduring work belongs in the library of anyone who wants to understand Judaism and the Jewish people.

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?