The Chosen Wars
How Judaism Became an American Religion
$53.60
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
20 August 2019
Summary
“An important beginning to understanding the truth over myth about Judaism in American history,” Steven R. Weisman tells the dramatic story of the personalities that fought each other and shaped this ancient religion in America in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
The struggles that produced a redefinition of Judaism illuminate the larger American experience and the efforts by all Americans to reconcile their faith with modern demands. The narrative begins with the arrival of t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781416573272 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1416573275 |
| Author: | Steven R. Weisman |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 20 August 2019 |
| Weight: | 363g |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 140mm x 206mm |
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Critics Review
Well-documented and compelling … Weisman demonstrates that Judaism was able to adapt itself to the New World in multiple ways that, despite the ongoing challenges, continue to thrive.”
“American Judaism underwent a radical shift in the 19th century, adapting its rituals and its theology alike for an open, modern society. Weisman offers a thorough and fascinating history of these decades, which gave birth to the liberal branches of Judaism and allowed Jews to feel at home and thrive in America.”
Steven R. Weisman
Steven R. Weisman, vice president for publications and communications at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE), previously served as a correspondent, editor, and editorial board member at The New York Times. His book The Great Tax Wars: How the Income Tax Transformed America, received the Sidney Hillman Award in 2003.
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