| Translating a Tradition: Studies in American Jewish History Contributor(s): Robinson, Ira (Author) |
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ISBN: 1934843067 ISBN-13: 9781934843062 Publisher: Academic Studies Press OUR PRICE: $66.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2008 Annotation: Divided into three sections, this work explains how the concepts and practices of traditional European Judaism were adapted to North American culture beginning in the late nineteenth century. Part I focuses on the ideas and activities of Cyrus Adler (1863-1940), one of the most prominent leaders of the traditionalist Jewish community in the United States in his era. The issues in these essays include the origins of American Jewish history as a field of study, the Kehilla experiments of the early twentieth century, and the relationship between the Jewish Theological Seminary and Orthodox Judaism. Part II deals with the beginnings of Hasidic Judaism in North America prior to the Second World War. It also includes several studies investigating the shaping of the worldview of Orthodox Judaism in contemporary North America. Part III examines the issue of contemporary American Jewish attitudes toward evolution and intelligent design. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - History - Social Science | Jewish Studies - History | United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 296.097 |
| LCCN: 2008015811 |
| Series: Judaism and Jewish Life |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.41 lbs) 332 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Divided into three sections, this work explains how the concepts and practices of traditional European Judaism were adapted to North American culture beginning in the late nineteenth century. Part I focuses on the ideas and activities of Cyrus Adler (1863-1940), one of the most prominent leaders of the traditionalist United States Jewish community in his era. The issues in these essays include the origins of American Jewish history as a field of study, the Kehilla experiments of the early twentieth century, and the relationship between the Jewish Theological Seminary and Orthodox Judaism. Part II deals with the beginnings of Hasidic Judaism in North America prior to the Second World War. It also includes several studies investigating the shaping of the worldview of Orthodox Judaism in contemporary North America. Part III examines the issue of contemporary American Jewish attitudes toward evolution and intelligent design. |