Between Jewish Tradition and Modernity: Rethinking an Old Opposition : Essays in Honor of David Ellenson
- ISBN-10
- 0814338593
- ISBN-13
- 9780814338599
- Category
- Conversion
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014
- Authors
- Michael A. Meyer, David N. Myers
Description
Brings together leading Jewish scholars to explore the developing interrelation between tradition and change within modern Judaism.
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- 2014-10-20
- 384 pages
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- Wayne State University Press
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