Conservative Judaism: An American Religious Movement (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258269449)

Conservative Judaism: An American Religious Movement is a comprehensive study of the Conservative Jewish movement in the United States. Written by Marshall Sklare, a prominent sociologist of religion, the book provides a detailed history of the movement from its origins in the early 20th century to the present day. Sklare examines the key figures, institutions, and ideas that have shaped Conservative Judaism, including Solomon Schechter, Mordecai Kaplan, and the Jewish Theological Seminary. He also explores the movement's response to social and political changes in American society, such as the civil rights movement and the feminist movement. Throughout the book, Sklare analyzes the tensions and debates within the movement over issues such as religious practice, gender roles, and the role of tradition in modern life. Conservative Judaism: An American Religious Movement is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and development of Conservative Judaism in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Marshall Sklare
ISBN-10: 1258269449
ISBN-13: 9781258269449
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/07/2012
Pages: 296
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d