Encyclopedia Judaica Full Set 16 Volumes For Sale

The Encyclopedia Judaica Full Set 16 Volumes is a comprehensive collection of books dedicated to covering all aspects of Judaism. This set includes 16 volumes packed with detailed information and insights into various topics related to the religion, history, culture, and traditions of the Jewish people. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in deepening their understanding and knowledge of Judaism.

Shnayer Leiman 1. In 1972, the first edition of the Encyclopaedia Judaica appeared in print. With 25,000 entries, it moved well beyond its distinguished predecessors, such as the Jewish Encyclopedia (New York, 1906), the Universal Jewish Encyclopedia (New York, 1939-43), and the short-lived German language Encyclopaedia Judaica (Berlin, 1928-34). Its special focus on the Holocaust and its aftermath, on the State of Israel, and on the centrality of the Jewish community in the United States, rendered it the most current and useful of all the Jewish encyclopedias.