Converts to Judaism : stories from biblical times to today
Epstein, Lawrence J
From the biblical story of Ruth to the star conversion of Elizabeth Taylor,Converts to Judaismtells the stories of people who have converted to Judaism throughout history. The book introduces readers to origins of Judaism and shares the first conversion stories of the people who helped the early Jewish faith grow. Subsequent chapters trace the trajectory of Judaism through the ages while highlighting the stories of converts—both well-known and lesser-known—and how they shaped the tradition. The book includes not only the story of Warder Cresson, who was put on trial for insanity after converting to Judaism, but also famous celebrities who became Jewish such as Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis, Jr.
Written by a noted expert on the conversion process,Converts to Judaismserves as a unique resource to people considering the challenging path of conversion and an illustration of the important, and sometimes surprising, role Jewish converts have always played in Jewish life.
Written by a noted expert on the conversion process,Converts to Judaismserves as a unique resource to people considering the challenging path of conversion and an illustration of the important, and sometimes surprising, role Jewish converts have always played in Jewish life.
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Année:
2015
Editeur::
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers;Rowman et Littlefield
Langue:
english
Pages:
202
ISBN 10:
1442234687
ISBN 13:
9781442234680
Fichier:
MOBI , 803 KB
IPFS:
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english, 2015
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