Step by Step in the Jewish Religion

by Isidore Epstein

Step by Step in the Jewish Religion is an invaluable manual for understanding the fundamentals of Jewish philosophy and observance. In simple, yet penetrating language, Rabbi Epstein leads the reader step by step through the principles of Jewish life and its belief system, providing answers to many questions about Judaism. It is a helpful guide for students, teachers, and all those wishing to gain a better understanding of the essential teachings of Judaism.

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1968

About the author

Rabbi Ezekiel Isidore Epstein (1894-1962) was educated at Jews' College in London - the Jewish theological seminary of the British commonwealth - and the University of London where he obtained the B.A. Hons Degree in Semitics (First Class) and the Doctorates of Philosophy and of Literature.

After serving for some years as Rabbi of the Middlesbrough Hebrew Congregation, he was appointed in 1928 Lecturer in Semitic Language at Jews' College and became its Principal in 1945. A prolific author, he edited the thirty-six volumes of the Soncino edition of 'The Babylonian Talmud in English' (1935-1952), and has written monographs on medieval Jewish scholars, as well as significant works on Jewish religions and ethics of which 'Judaism' (1939), in the Epworth Press Great Religions of the East Series, is among the earliest, and 'The Faith of Judaism' (1954) and 'Step by Step in the Jewish Religion' (1958) for young readers, are the latest.

Epstein's other writings include contributions to the 1950 edition of 'Chambers' Encyclopaedia', of which he was the Advisory Editor for the Jewish sections, and to the 'Encyclopaedia Brittanica' (Printing 1958).

Reviews

[Abigail G]

A great simple overview of some basic practices and beliefs of the Jewish faith.