This guide to Judaism contains information on every aspect of Jewish belief and practice, both ancient and modern. From Maimonides to Methuselah, Kabbalah to Kibbutz, Louis Jacobs provides a source of information for anyone wanting to learn more about the rich and diverse heritage of the Jewish religion. Entries range from personalities in the Bible to present-day Jewish thinkers and writers, and topics include customs, traditions and Jewish ideas on subjects as diverse as dance, vegetarianism and eternity. All Hebrew terms are fully explained in non-technical language and appendices include a bibliography, the Jewish calendar and a chronology.