Subject Guide for Judaic Studies
Contents:- Introduction
- Contact Information
- Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
- Finding books
- Finding articles
- Statistics
- Other web resources
Introduction
Judaic studies is the academic study of the history, religion, culture(s), sociology, and literature of the Jewish people. It is inherently multidisciplinary and relies on a variety of texts, both ancient and modern. This guide will cover standard reference works, indexes, and databases in the field of Judaic studies.Top of page
Contact Information
Robert Carande can be contacted at carande@mail.sdsu.eduTop of page
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
The Encyclopedia of Judaism, edited by Jacob Neusner and others.
BM 50 E63 1999 REF
3 volumes. Deals primarily with Judaism as a religion (both historical and modern)
and does not attempt to address at any length non-religious matters related
to the Jewish people.
Encyclopedia Judaica
DS 102.8 E496 2007 REF
22 volumes. This encyclopedia "provides a comprehensive
picture of all aspects of Jewish life and knowledge...." Extensive articles
and lengthy bibliographies. Also available online.
Encyclopedia Talmudica
BM 500.5 E613 REF
A 2 volume digest of halachic literature and Jewish law.
The Jewish Encyclopedia
http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com
12 volumes, originally published in the early 20th century, this encyclopedia
is now available on the Web. Though dated, it can be a useful resource for Judaic
studies.
A concise companion to the Jewish religion, by Louis Jacobs
BM 50 J29 1999 REF
The Encyclopedia of Judaism, edited by Geoffrey Wigoder
BM 50 .E63 1989 REF
Short articles on ancient and contemporary Judaism.
Anchor Bible Dictionary (1992).
BS 440 A54 1992 REF
Six years in the making, this state-of-the-art dictionary offers the most up-to-date
and comprehensive treatment of biblical subjects and scholarship. An essential
reference for every serious reader of the Bible.
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Finding books
Look for books in the PAC (the library's online catalog). Use terms such as
"Judaism," "Bible," "Jews" etc., (depending on
your topic) under Subject. If you have trouble finding a relevant subject heading,
try the "Words" search option or check the Library of Congress Subject
Headings (LCSH) books for the proper subject term.
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Finding articles
Along with the indexes listed here, researchers in Jewish Studies should also consult the following databases and indexes accessible through the SDSU Library: Dissertation Abstracts, Ethnic Newswatch, America: History and Life, Historical Abstracts, Religion Index, Academic Search Elite, ProQuest, Project Muse, and JSTOR.
See http://infodome.sdsu.edu/research/databases/religion.shtml for online databases in Jewish and religious studies.
Index to Jewish Periodicals
DS 117 I54 REF
1964 through the present. The primary source for finding magazine and journal
articles in Jewish studies. Includes book reviews.
The Middle East. Abstracts and index
DS 41 M44 REF
1978 through the present.
RAMBI : Index of articles on Jewish studies
DS 117 I53 REF
1967-1988 in print. Can also be searched online.
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Statistics
American Jewish Year Book
E 184 .J5 A6 REF
Also see the National Jewish Population Survey at http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/US-Israel/ujcpop.html
and
the Central Bureau of Statistics in Israel at http://www.cbs.gov.il/engindex.htm
and the World Jewish Population at http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Judaism/jewpop.html
To Count a People: American Jewish Population Data, 1585-1984
E 184 .J5 M2365 1990 REF
Co-published with the American Jewish Archives.
Demographic
Study of the San Diego Jewish Population 2003
F 870 .J5 D462 2004 (3rd Floor Stacks)
Also see the San
Diego County UJF study online.
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Other web resources
- SDSU Religious
Studies Department
- SDSU Jewish Studies Department
- Judaism and Jewish
Resources
- Maven: The Jewish Portal
- Jewish Virtual Library
- Great Jewish
Books: 100 Greatest Books of Modern Jewish Literature
- Snunit: Databases, journals, encyclopedias
in Hebrew
- SDSU Religious Studies
Resources
- San Diego Jewish Research Resources
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