"The Encyclopaedia of Judaism" provides a full and reliable account of Judaism, beginning in ancient Israelite times and extending to our own day. About Judaism, the religion, its diverse history, literature, beliefs past and present, observances and practices, and place in the context of society and culture, this is what we know. All principal topics required for the systematic description of Judaism as a religion the world view, way of life, theory of the social entity constituted by the faithful are addressed here. Published in Collaboration with Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York by Brill, Leiden and Continuum, New York.