Encyclopaedia Judaica - Cengage

1 This updated edition of the classic encyclopedia Judaica will be an essential purchase for large academic libraries and some public libraries.. Regardless of the format selected [print or eBook], this resource remains an essential purchase for the study of the history and current condition of Judaism around the world. American Reference Books Annual (March 2007) This is a work of tremendous scholarship and importance. As such, it deserves a 10.. Students and scholars of Jewish studies and the librarians serving them have been waiting for years for this resource to be digitized. Strongly recommended for all libraries. Library Journal (May 1, 2007; on the eBook version) Box 9187 Farmington Hills, MI48333-9187 USAE ncyclopaEdia Judaica , Second editionFirSt new edition in more than 30 yearSWhat the critics are saying:PMEJ1272007 Dartmouth Medal Library Journal Best Reference.

2 For the benefit of the next generation EncycLopaEDiaJuDaica SEconD nc ycLopaE Di aJuDaica SEc o nD EDi t i o n The importance of the Encyclopaedia Judaica transcends the Jewish community and acquires universal importance for general use by all of society. Edwin Yabo, The First Secretary of the Israeli Embassy in MadridFor more information, call 1-800-877-GaLE or visit us at information professional,the Encyclopaedia Judaica first published in 1972 was cited by Library Journal among the best reference sources of the last millennium. now the second edition of this important reference work has received the coveted 2007 Dartmouth Medal in recognition of distinguished achievement relating to the creation of reference works of outstanding quality and significance.

3 That s not surprising when you consider the commitment of the Encyclopaedia s editorial board to providing authoritative and meticulously organized coverage of Jewish life, culture, history and Judaica , Second Edition - updated for the next generationthis valuable content is even more relevant in the context of current world events. to make this information more accessible to your library s users, it is available both as a fully updated 22-volume print reference and as an take a moment to review the information presented in this brochure. i believe you ll agree that the Encyclopaedia Judaica , Second edition belongs in your reference collection now. Best regards,Jay Flynn, to order or for more information about Encyclopaedia Judaica , Second Edition, call your Gale representative (1-800-877-4253) or visit * the dartmouth medal is awarded by rUSa (reference and User Services association) to honor the creation of a reference work of outstanding quality and significance.

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