From Abraham to America

A History of Jewish Circumcision

Autor*innen

• Eric Silverman

Parameter

• 336 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion

Mehr zum Buch

Exploring the historical and cultural significance of Jewish circumcision, this book delves into biblical origins and the complexities surrounding the practice within Judaism and its perception by non-Jewish society. It examines the evolving discourse on circumcision, culminating in contemporary debates in America regarding both Jewish and routine medical practices. This work is a vital resource for those studying Jewish studies, medical sociology, and theology, offering insights into the intersection of tradition and modernity.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Einband: Paperback