Pledges of Jewish Allegiance: Conversion, Law, and Policymaking in Nineteenth- And Twentieth-Century Orthodox Responsa

This book examines legal opinions from nineteenth- and twentieth-century Orthodox rabbis on what constitutes legitimate conversion to Judaism and argues that the array of disparate views indicates that these rabbis were not only answering a legal question, but crafting public policy for Jewish communities facing unprecedented changes in status, identity, and interaction with non-Jews. Read More

This book examines legal opinions from nineteenth- and twentieth-century Orthodox rabbis on what constitutes legitimate conversion to Judaism and argues that the array of disparate views indicates that these rabbis were not only answering a legal question, but crafting public policy for Jewish communities facing unprecedented changes in status, identity, and interaction with non-Jews. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $45.00 Title: Pledges of Jewish Allegiance by David Ellenson; Daniel Gordis Publisher: Stanford University Press Print ISBN: 9780804778053, 0804778051 eText ISBN: 9780804781039 Edition: 2012 1st edition Format: EPUB eBook	$45.00 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ