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WWW Links - Judaism

Judaism
http://EMuseum.mankato.msus.edu/cultural/religion/judaism/judaism.html
A basic-but-solid introduction to Judaism, including the history of
Judaism, basic beliefs, areas of geographic concentration, Jewish terms, and
additional links to other Judaism sites.

Glossary
http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/gloss.html
An extensive glossary of Jewish phrases and words. This exhaustive list
covers both secular and religious terms. Can be accessed by scrolling down,
or by clicking the first letter of the word or phrase at the top of the page.

Judaism
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001462.html
A brief definition, history, and description of Judaism. Discusses the
branches of Judaism, as well as the most common, modern-day interpretations
of the religion (Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform.)

Texts of Judaism
http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/index.htm
A thorough listing of various texts related to Judaism. By clicking on a
given text, its contents are presented in their entirity. Offers a
transliterated version of the Tanach.

Jewish Community Online
http://www.jewish.com/holidays/
An easy-to-navigate list of Jewish holidays. Click on a given holiday
for more information, including dates, activities, and articles from the
Torah corresponding to the religious festival.

Outline of Objects and Topics in Scrolls from t...
http://www.ibiblio.org/expo/deadsea.scrolls.exhibit/overview.html
This page is a glossary from which photographs of and information
regarding the Dead Sea Scrolls can be accessed. Click on a topic for a
photograph and/or description.