Medieval Jewish Civilization: An Encyclopedia

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Encyclopedia Judaica Redux

The Encyclopedia Judaica was published more than 30 years ago, but it remains one of the most comprehensive and reliable ...

Jewish Chaplains in the Civil War

Jews enlisted in both the Union and the Confederate armies during the Civil War, but they were not allowed to serve as chaplains to provide religious and emotional support, as well as to preside over Jewish funerals.

Dogma in Medieval Jewish Thought

Saadiah articulated Jewish creeds, Maimonides followed suit, and a group of 15th-century Spaniards continued the tradition.